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In karate kid, why does he say daniel-son ?
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I also heard it in another asian movie, addind "son" after the name of the english character. anyone know why ?
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its san, not son.
Watch kill bill, right before Boss Tanaka gets his head cut off. One dude is like "TANAKASAN, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS BLASPHOMY????"
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oo i know this one. its used to address people outside of your family or close friends. its kinda like Mr. and Mrs. but differnt rules of when to use it.
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"Mina-san, mina-san, kite, kite!"
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"Garrison-san wa sabushi desne!!"
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yup
san can be used with both first and last names.
sama is the honourific version
sensei is the version for teachers
chan or kun are the familiar versions, usually used with first names or family members I guess
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haha i always thought that was like his nickname or part of his real name or something haha. ....i always wondered that myself
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I think....
San is like Mr. (outside family, standard)
Sama is for someone of higher importance than yourself. Like how you would address your boss.
Chan is for someone outside the family who is dear to you.
Nii-chan is for someone inside the family who is dear to you.
Anyone Japanese that can tell me if I'm right?
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^^^Sorry didn't read yours. Suppose i'm close.
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