1.
Mr., Master (for males)
An honorific suffix used for boys, younger men, or male subordinates.
2.
(for females in workplace)
Sometimes used for female colleagues or subordinates.
〜君 is an honorific suffix primarily used for males, indicating familiarity and mild respect.
WHO USES IT:
- Teachers addressing male students
- Superiors addressing younger or junior colleagues (sometimes female too)
- Among male friends of similar age
- Parents to sons or boys
COMPARISON OF SUFFIXES:
- 〜さん: polite, gender-neutral (the safe default)
- 〜君: familiar, mainly for males
- 〜ちゃん: affectionate, mainly for females/children
- 〜様: very formal and respectful
WORKPLACE NOTE:
In some companies, 君 is used for both male and female employees by superiors. This practice varies; some consider it outdated for addressing women. Using さん is always safe.
CAUTION:
Do not use 君 for superiors or older people — it can sound condescending.