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Suffix
| A suffix attached to the first or last name of a male equal or to the first or last name of a person whose status or rank is lower than the speaker's. |
| 【Related Expression: 様 (ちゃん; さん)】 |
| (i) Last name | 君 | |
| 山田君 | Mr. Yamada | |
| (ii) First name | 君 | |
| 太郎君 | Taro | |
| (iii) Last name first name | 君 | |
| 山田太郎君 | Mr. Taro Yamada |
(a). もし、もし、一郎君いますか。
Hello, is Ichiro in?
(b). 田口君が来年結婚するそうだ。
I heard that Mr. Taguchi will get married next year.
(c). 田口一郎君、昇進おめでとう。
Mr. Ichiro Taguchi, congratulations on your promotion.
A male may address females of lower rank by 君. A female student may address males of equal or lower rank by 君. Such addresses are commonly used in situations such as schools and companies.