konnichiwa, I was just wondering that in the Japanese anime, Ive heard them say these world after peoples names, but I want to know who we should use it after,
san, sama, kun, senpai, sensai, chan, and if there is anything else? Thanks for the help.
arigato!
san, kun, sama...etc ?

Hajra-D
December 13, 2010

Sayaka-Matsuura
December 13, 2010
Hi Hajra-san,
"~san" - is a respectful title typically added to someone's surname (though it can be used with first names as well). It is the equivalent of Mr.Mrs.Ms in English.
"~sama" is a very honorific/respectful title - used only in formal situations, and in letters. Almost like saying "honorable Mr. X"
"~kun" is a casual/affectionate add-on, used on male name's who are younger than you, or same age. It is never used to address superiors and rarely used among women.
"~chan" is used with children's names to show affection. It is also used after kinship terms such as "Ojichan" (Uncle) or "Obaachan" (Grandma).
"sensei" means "teacher" and is used to address "professors/teachers" as well as "doctors". Actually, "Sensei" is used for anyone who has more experience and knowledge in a particular field than the person addressing.
"senpai" means "senior" and can be used to address anyone who is a senior (both age and rank) of you.
- Hope that helps! ;)

HAZIQ-Z-KHAIril
December 15, 2010
okkk

Winter~Moon
November 2, 2011
Also, "oneechan" (can be shortened to just "neechan") for big sister ^ _ ~

2679
November 2, 2011
Yes, but by removing the honorific "o" you make it...well...less honorific :). Same goes for oniisan -> niisan (or niichan (how some say)). A more informal way to say niisan is: aniki, again, a very used one too.