ext_79827 ([identity profile] ovo-lexa.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] owlmoose 2007-01-05 10:46 pm (UTC)

-San is generally polite. Sans -San means ... either rudeness or close friends, depending on the context.

-Chan is affection, usually towards girls (If you were addressing someone as "Little Suzie," and meant it as a compliment). As such, -Chan towards boys happens, but is giggle-worthy or an intended insult.

-Kun is a term of affection towards a boy who is a close friend, usually from a girl, but not always. It is also very hard to get away with properly, or so I've been told.

In addition, -Sama is a clear-cut better ("My Lord"), or flattery.

^ My limited scholarly experience. I have no actual speaking experience, so I may be very wrong.

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