~さん
~さん
san
JLPT N5VocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

~さん (~さん (san)) means "Mr./Ms.". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Mr./Ms.

Also : Mr. ~ · Ms. ~

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The word ~さん (~さん) means 'Mr. ~'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.

Example Sentences

山田さんに手紙を書きました。

やまださんにてがみをかきました。

I wrote a letter to Ms. Yamada.

田中さんは今日いますか?

たなかさんはきょういますか?

Is Mr. Tanaka here today?

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

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