君・くん (kun)

Meaning & usage

〜くん is a name suffix used to address a boy, a male peer, or someone younger in a friendly, familiar way. It attaches directly to a family name or given name, as in 田中くん or 翔太くん, without changing the name itself. It sounds casual and warm, so avoid using it for teachers, bosses, or other superiors, where 〜さん is more polite and safe.

Example sentences 8

1. 田中たなかくんはサッカーが上手じょうずですね。

   Tanaka-kun is good at soccer.

2. 山田くん、明日一緒に映画を見よう。

   Yamada-kun, let's watch a movie together tomorrow.

3. 鈴木くんはまだ学校にいますか。

   Is Suzuki-kun still at school?

4. 佐藤くん、この本を貸してくれる？

   Sato-kun, will you lend me this book?

5. 田中くんと一緒に昼ごはんを食べた。

   I ate lunch together with Tanaka-kun.

6. 山田くんは英語がとても上手だ。

   Yamada-kun is very good at English.

7. 鈴木くん、宿題はもう終わった？

   Suzuki-kun, have you finished your homework yet?

8. 佐藤くんの弟はとてもかわいい。

   Sato-kun's little brother is very cute.