Kyle-san Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 Mr, Mrs, or Ms. That's it. If I say "Leaf san" I'm saying Mr. Leaf. If I say kickchick san, then I'm saying Mrs. KickChick. The Japanese don't call eachother by their first names, they use their last names. So if my name is Joe Smoe, you wouldn't say Joe san, this would be very incorrect, you would say Smoe san, that is the correct way. Hope this helps Correct. It's also rude to refer to yourself with the suffix "san". Of course, using my first name in an encounter with a Japanese person simplifies things to no end. I hate how my last name "Plouffe" comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaF Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 cool thanks alot Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted September 24, 2002 Author Share Posted September 24, 2002 I've heard that "san" is sometimes used for parents...? Such as Mommisan and Daddisan, as a very respectful and loving term for family members, etc. Anyway, that's what Mom tells me and she lived in Okinowa for awhile so I'd tend to believe her 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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