敬称(けいしょう)

けいしょう
noun
honorific title; title of respect
communication
1. honorific title; title of respect; form of address
A suffix or title added to a person's name to show respect or politeness, such as さん, 様(さま), 先生(せんせい), or 殿(どの).
手紙(てがみ)には敬称(けいしょう)をつけてください。
Please add an honorific title in the letter.
日本語(にほんご)には様々(さまざま)な敬称(けいしょう)がある。
Japanese has various honorific titles.
メールでは敬称(けいしょう)略(りゃく)と書(か)いてあっても、初(はじ)めての相手(あいて)には敬称(けいしょう)をつけるべきだ。
Even if it says 'titles omitted' in an email, you should use honorific titles with someone for the first time.

Usage

In Japanese, 敬称(けいしょう) covers name suffixes like さん, 様(さま), 君(くん), ちゃん, 先生(せんせい), and 殿(どの). The phrase 敬称(けいしょう)略(りゃく) ("titles omitted") appears on letters, invitations, or lists where honorifics are intentionally left off for brevity.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 呼称(こしょう): form of address — broader, includes any way of addressing someone
  • 称号(しょうごう): title, designation — for formal titles like academic degrees or ranks
  • 肩書(かたが)き: title, position — for job titles and official positions

Related Words

Related: 肩書(かたが)き (job title, position)
Compare: 呼称(こしょう) (form of address)
Compare: 称辞(しょうじ) (words of praise)
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