Japanese Honorific Titles: san, sama, kun and chan

The video tutorial explains the use of Japanese honorifics, focusing on their application in different social contexts. It covers the use of 'San' and 'Sama' for respect, 'Kun' for addressing juniors or close males, and 'Chan' for children and close relationships. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using family names unless given permission to use first names and advises against using honorifics for oneself.

What is the appropriate honorific to use when addressing someone formally in Japanese?

• Chan

• Kun

• Tanaka

• San

Which honorific is typically used by a senior addressing a junior?

• San

• Kun

• Chan

• Tanaka

In what context is 'Chan' most appropriately used?

• For addressing strangers

• For addressing seniors

• For addressing children or girls

• In a business meeting

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of honorifics?

• Using 'San' for customers

• Using 'San' in a business context

• Using 'Chan' for oneself

• Using 'Kun' for close male friends

What should you remember about using honorifics for yourself?

• Use 'Chan' for yourself if you are female

• Use 'Kun' for yourself if you are male

• Never use an honorific for yourself

• Always use 'San' for yourself