~様

~さま · ~sama · JLPT N4 · noun

mister

🎩 sama = san made grander: the extra-polite Mr./Ms. for customers and letters

様 is the formal upgrade of さん. Staff say お客様 (okyaku-sama) for honoured customer, and envelopes carry the recipient's name + 様. Sound hook: SAMA is SAn with MAjesty added. Never use it for yourself.

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