Honorifics:
The below states common usage, but often you'll hear children state 'onii-chan'
to an elder brother. Or some girls will use '-chan' to refer to someone
that they may have a crush or love. In a lot of respect, incorrect usage
of honorifics would an insult to the person you are talking with.
- -kun - How you referring to a younger male
- -chan - How you refer to a younger female
- -sama - Respectful term for upper class person (also for dead)
- -chama - mumbled version of "-sama" used by little kids.
- -Ue - archaic way of referring to your elders
- -hime - princess
- -sempai - Upperclassman (also used by itself)
- -bozu - ?? No clue
Honorific Usage:
- otoo-sama - Father
- ojyou-sama - Daughter of an upper class family
- onii-sama - honored brother
- onee-chan - loving name for sister (elder?)
- obaa-sama - Little Aunt; can be also used for 25+ y.o. females
- onee-san - Big sister ('O' adds more respect)
- nee-san - Big sister
- okaa-sama - Mother
- obaa-chan - affectionate term for elderly woman