~君

~くん

Name suffix for boys, young men

N4suffix·~kun

How to remember it

君 attached to a boy's name; friendlier and more junior than さん.

Example sentences

  • 田中君は来ていますか。

    たなかくんはきていますか。

    Is Tanaka-kun here?

  • 健太君、おはよう。

    けんたくん、おはよう。

    Good morning, Kenta-kun.

Usage

Attached to given names of boys/men; casual, used by equals or superiors.

Related words

さんちゃん先生

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