Word details

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word .

Dictionary

Entry

SuffixFreq #472
1

After the name of a male of equal or lower status

Mr; master; boy

Examples
トニーはなんと上手にテニスをすることができるのだろう。
How well Tony can play tennis!
2

After the name of a female of lower status; used by males in formal settings

Ms; miss

3

Archaic; Still used among members of the Japanese Diet

sir; madam

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mister, you, ruler, male name suffix

7 strokesFrequency 947JLPT N2Grade 3

On

クン

Kun

きみ-ぎみ

Nanori

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