Can a girl call a boy kun in Japanese?
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Can a girl call a boy kun in Japanese?

This article discusses the Japanese honorific kun (くん), which is used to refer to someone of the same age or lower status. It can be used between peers, especially among children and teenagers, but can also be used between adults in certain contexts. It is acceptable for a girl to call a boy kun in Japanese if they are of equal rank or if the girl is younger than the boy. San (さん) is more formal and respectful while kun is more casual and intimate. There are other honorifics available depending on context such as sama, chan, dono, sensei, shi, go-shujin/okusama, ojisan/obaasan & -tachi/-ra/-domo/-re.
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What do you call a boyfriend in Japan?

This article explores the different terms used to refer to a boyfriend or girlfriend in Japan, such as "Kare" (彼), which is an informal term that implies an intimate relationship between two people. It also looks at other ways to say “my boyfriend” in Japanese and the cultural significance of using certain terms. Additionally, it examines how to refer to a foreigner's boyfriend in Japan depending on their gender and the different names for different types of relationships.