Sama

JLPT N1

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様 (Sama) is a Japanese suffix meaning “Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms”.

Meanings

  1. suffixMr; Mrs; Miss; Msafter a person's name, position, etc.
  2. suffixmakes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions)usu. after a noun or na-adjective prefixed with お or ご
  3. nounstate; situation; appearance; manner

Examples

  • I believe you have appendicitis.

  • I have watery stools.

  • It seems like you're unexpectedly eloquent.

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