Zuka-sensei's Lessons

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~Japanese Honorifics~

-kun
Example: Haru-kun
Kun is mostly used toward young men/boys.


-chan

Example: Misa-chan
Chan is considered to be very feminine. It is used among close female friends or family, for the most part. It can be used for younger boys, as in a teasing or friendly manner.


-san
Example: Okami-san
San is proper, and you should use it when you first meet someone to be respectful. It can be used for anyone at anytime.

-sama
Example: Hime-sama
Sama is the formal version of san. It is used when speaking to someone older than you or someone in a higher rank.

~Seasons~

Haru: Spring
Fuyu: Winter
Natsu: Summer
Aki: Autumn

~Family~

Family: Kazoku
Mom: Okaasan, Haha
Dad: Otousan, Tchichi
Sister: Onee-san/chan/sama
Brother: Onii-san/chan/sama/tan
Little sister: imouto
Little Brother: outoto

~School~

School: gakkou
Upperclassmen: Senpai/Sempai
Younger Classmen: Kouhai
Teacher: Sensei
Student: gakusei

~Months~

January: ichigatsu
February: nigatsu
March: sangatsu
April: shigatsu
May: gogatsu
June: rokugatsu
July: shichigatsu
August: hachigatsu
September: kyuugatsu
October: juugatsu
November: juuichigatsu
Decmber: juunigatsu