～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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