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suffix for males (informal)
Used after names of males, especially younger or of equal/lower status. Can also be used for females in some workplaces.
田中君、来てください。
Tanaka-kun, please come here.
山田君は元気ですか。
How is Yamada-kun doing?
先生が鈴木君の名前を呼んだ。
The teacher called Suzuki-kun's name.
～君 is an informal honorific suffix used primarily for males who are younger or of equal/lower social status.
USAGE:
- Attached to family names or given names
- Used by superiors addressing juniors: teachers to male students, bosses to younger male employees
- Between male peers, especially classmates or colleagues of similar rank
- Some workplaces use 君 for female employees as well, though this is becoming less common
HONORIFIC HIERARCHY:
- ～様 (sama): very formal/respectful
- ～さん (san): neutral/polite (default)
- ～君 (kun): informal (males/juniors)
- ～ちゃん (chan): affectionate/cute
NOTE:
In the Japanese parliament (国会), all members are addressed with 君 regardless of gender. This is a formal, traditional usage distinct from everyday speech.