Translation and Meaning of: さん - san
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word さん (san) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: san
Kana: さん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1, jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: Mr. or Mrs
Meaning in English: Mr or Mrs
Definition: Honorary title. A word used to address both women and men.
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Explanation and Etymology - (さん) san
The Japanese word "さん" is a honorary suffix that is used to treat someone with respect and courtesy. It is commonly added to the names of people, but can also be used with professions, titles or even pets. The etymological origin of the word "さん" is uncertain, but it is likely that it originated from the verb "Sanzuru", which means "to visit someone." Over the years, the word has evolved to become a standard honorary suffix in the Japanese language.How to Write in Japanese - (さん) san
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (さん) san:
Synonyms and Similar - (さん) san
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
彼; 彼女; 彼氏; 彼女さん; あの人; その人; その方; あの方; お方; お方さん; かれ; かのじょ; かれし; かのじょさん; あのかた; そのかた; おかた; おかたさん
Words containing: さん
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: デッサン
Romaji: desan
Translation / Meaning:
(fr:(n) rough sketch (fr: Dessin)
Kana: サンダル
Romaji: sandaru
Translation / Meaning:
sandal
Kana: サンドイッチ
Romaji: sandoichi
Translation / Meaning:
sandwich
Kana: サンプル
Romaji: sanpuru
Translation / Meaning:
sample
Kana: サンキュー
Romaji: sankyu-
Translation / Meaning:
thank you
Kana: サンタクロース
Romaji: santakuro-su
Translation / Meaning:
Santa Claus
Kana: ぼうさん
Romaji: bousan
Translation / Meaning:
Buddhist priest; Monk
Kana: おまわりさん
Romaji: omawarisan
Translation / Meaning:
policeman (friendly term)
Kana: おにいさん
Romaji: oniisan
Translation / Meaning:
older brother; (vocative) "Lord?"
Kana: おねえさん
Romaji: oneesan
Translation / Meaning:
eldest sister; (vocative) "Miss?"
Words with the same pronunciation: さん san
Example Sentences - (さん) san
Below are some example sentences:
部屋の隅にはたくさんの埃があります。
Heya no sumi ni wa takusan no hokori ga arimasu
There is a lot of dust in the corner of the room.
- 部屋 - quarto
- の - in
- 隅 - song
- に - in
- は - (topic particle)
- たくさん - many
- の - in
- 埃 - dust
- が - (subject particle)
- あります - exist
類似した商品がたくさんあります。
Ruiji shita shouhin ga takusan arimasu
There are many similar products.
- 類似した - similar
- 商品 - product
- が - subject particle
- たくさん - many
- あります - There are
食卓には美味しい料理がたくさん並んでいる。
Shokutaku ni wa oishii ryouri ga takusan narande iru
On the dining table there are many delicious dishes.
There are many delicious dishes on the table.
- 食卓 - dining table
- に - particle that indicates the location of the verb
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 美味しい - delicious
- 料理 - dish, food
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- たくさん - many
- 並んでいる - they are lined up, they are arranged in a row
飛行場にはたくさんの飛行機があります。
Hikoujou ni wa takusan no hikouki ga arimasu
There are many planes at the airport.
- 飛行場 (hikoujou) - airport
- に (ni) - particle indicating location
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- たくさんの (takusan no) - many
- 飛行機 (hikouki) - planes
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- あります (arimasu) - There are
高原には美しい自然がたくさんあります。
Takahara ni wa utsukushii shizen ga takusan arimasu
There is a lot of beautiful nature on the plateau.
- 高原 - Highland
- には - indicates the location of the sentence
- 美しい - pretty
- 自然 - nature
- が - subject particle
- たくさん - many
- あります - exist
倉庫にはたくさんの荷物があります。
Kurago ni wa takusan no nimotsu ga arimasu
There are many suitcases in the warehouse.
- 倉庫 (souko) - storage
- に (ni) - preposition indicating location
- は (wa) - topic particle
- たくさん (takusan) - many
- の (no) - possession particle
- 荷物 (nimotsu) - luggage, cargo
- が (ga) - subject particle
- あります (arimasu) - verb to have"
貯蔵庫には大切な品がたくさんあります。
Chozouko ni wa taisetsu na shina ga takusan arimasu
There are many important items stored in the warehouse.
There are many important items in storage.
- 貯蔵庫 - warehouse, warehouse
- に - particle indicating location
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 大切な - important, valuable
- 品 - object, item
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- たくさん - many
- あります - verb "to exist" in the present tense
蔵にはたくさんの宝物があります。
Kura ni wa takusan no takaramono ga arimasu
There are many treasures in the warehouse.
There are many treasures in the warehouse.
- 蔵 (kura) - It means "warehouse" or "storage".
- に (ni) - it is a particle that indicates the location of the object of the sentence, in this case, the warehouse.
- は (wa) - it is a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, the warehouse.
- たくさんの (takusan no) - means "many" or "very".
- 宝物 (takaramono) - means "treasure" or "valuable objects".
- が (ga) - It is a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, the treasures.
- あります (arimasu) - It is a verb that means "to exist" or "to have".
箪笥の中にはたくさんの衣服が入っている。
Dansu no naka ni wa takusan no ifuku ga haitte iru
There are many clothes inside the wardrobe.
There are many clothes on the chest.
- 箪笥 - Japanese cabinet
- の - possession particle
- 中に - inside
- はたくさんの - many
- 衣服 - clothes
- が - subject particle
- 入っている - they are inside
私はたくさんの責任を持っています。
Watashi wa takusan no sekinin o motte imasu
I have many responsibilities.
I have a lot of responsibility.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- たくさんの (takusan no) - Japanese expression meaning "many" or "very"
- 責任 (sekinin) - Japanese noun meaning "responsibility"
- を (wo) - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "responsibility"
- 持っています (motteimasu) - Japanese verb meaning "to have" or "possess" in the present continuous
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Mr. or Mrs" é "(さん) san". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
