Illustration: At the reception counter of a small Japanese hotel, an attendant in a neat uniform bows formally toward a newly arrived guest. The attendant presents the guest’s room key on a small tray with both hands, keeping an attentive, composed posture.

JLPT N4suffixLevel estimated by Bebop

様さま

sama

respectful name suffix

More respectful than さん. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

王子おうじ様さまは白雪姫しらゆきひめに会釈えしゃくした。
The prince bowed down to Snow White.
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「何名なんめい様さまですか」「３名めいです」
"For how many?" "Three."
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彼女かのじょは王女おうじょ様さまになった夢ゆめを見みた。
She dreamed that she was a princess.
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Kanji in 様

様Esq.; wayOnヨウ・ショウKunさま・さん

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