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Areguzanda · 2007-02-14, 02:49

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Originally Posted by konkoruRules

i know it is not really naruto but here it goes i don't speake japenese and i got into a got into fight with my buddy what does the kun stuff mean nii chan chan that kind

well.
it's different endings you use when you talk to someone and says theire names.
example:

naruto-kun
Hinata-chan
Sakura-san

though I'm not really sure but the different endings is decided by the persons sex, age and how much respect you have for that person.

as I said I'm not really sure about this..but a got a little idea of how it works.
but you might want to use google.com
remember google is your friend.

NoSanninWa · 2007-02-14, 02:56

For children you use -kun for a boy and -chan for a girl.
For cute girls you might use -chan to emphasize her cuteness even though she is grown up. (Don't use this in the wrong setting, like the workplace.)
For a man of lesser status you might say -kun even though they are adult. (Yeah, that's a putdown.)
For someone of similar status or somewhat respected you use -san
For someone much greater than yourself you would use -sama

There are many more, but those are the most important ones. There are also cases where they can take on slightly different meanings based on context. Here are a few common ones relating to the status of the person you are addressing:

-senpai: Your senior in school or work.
-sensei: A teacher.
-nisan: Your older brother.
-neesan: Your older sister.

Areguzanda · 2007-02-14, 03:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

For children you use -kun for a boy and -chan for a girl.
For cute girls you might use -chan to emphasize her cuteness even though she is grown up.
For a man of lesser status you might say -kun even though they are adult. (Yeah, that's a putdown.)
For someone of similar status or somewhat respected you use -san
For someone much greater than yourself you would use -sama

There are many more, but those are the most important ones. There are also cases where they can take on slightly different meanings based on context. Here are a few common ones relating to the status of the person you are addressing:

-senpai: Your senior in school or work.
-sensei: A teacher.
-nisan: Your older brother.
-neesan: Your older sister.

thanx. I'll copy&past that somewhere on my computer so I'll remember it.
and then people: back on topic from now on ^^

Sazelyt · 2007-02-14, 03:09

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Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

For children you use -kun for a boy and -chan for a girl.

I have heard it before, and I also checked at wikipedia to verify that: for some cases, -kun can be used for females, although I don't know the conditions for that.

NoSanninWa · 2007-02-14, 03:15

As I said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

There are also cases where they can take on slightly different meanings based on context.

One case where I've seen -kun used for a girl is as an inferior in the workplace. Though I don't hear -kun used for a girl very often.

Hentai Guy · 2007-02-15, 04:00

I looked at some of the character outfit threads...didn't see anyone mention it. Is it a lipstick? A magic marker? Is it functional or mearly decorative?

Someone must be able to unravel the mystery that is that shoulder thing...

amOKchen · 2007-02-15, 04:28

It is for his asthma

Qbi Sannin · 2007-02-16, 15:21

Spoiler for manga question:

Hunter · 2007-02-16, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Qbi Sannin

Spoiler for manga question:

Spoiler for Asuma:

Qbi Sannin · 2007-02-16, 19:09

Aww...that was sad

. Thanks for the info, Hunter.

Xiomega · 2007-02-16, 23:39

Spoiler:

konkoruRules · 2007-02-17, 02:12

why does naruto have those little lines on his are they like fox markes or what

konkoruRules · 2007-02-17, 02:13

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Originally Posted by Hentai Guy

I looked at some of the character outfit threads...didn't see anyone mention it. Is it a lipstick? A magic marker? Is it functional or mearly decorative?

Someone must be able to unravel the mystery that is that shoulder thing...

i was thinking rape whistle

Slayerx · 2007-02-17, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Xiomega

Spoiler:

No idea, but my guess would be it was a writing decision... As in they thought they could time it better for throwing it into the story... kinda like how they choose to open up the series with a quick peak at sasuke's return

zamme · 2007-02-17, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Slayerx

No idea, but my guess would be it was a writing decision... As in they thought they could time it better for throwing it into the story... kinda like how they choose to open up the series with a quick peak at sasuke's return

I think the odds are better that they're using the KG material to make a movie in the future, which would become a great success. It's a good idea imo.

tatami · 2007-02-18, 15:14

why is naruto so dumb?

Last_Hope · 2007-02-18, 15:15

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Originally Posted by tatami

why is naruto so dumb?

Because if he is dumb it´ll be easy for Kishimoto to explain things for the audience. Meaning Kishimoto believes his audience is just as smart as Naruto is.

No?

Guido · 2007-02-18, 15:39

How come Jiraiya has such an insight of Akatsuki to predict when they are about to make a move?

Who or what provides him the information about Akatsuki? or what are his information channels?

Sazelyt · 2007-02-18, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Guido

How come Jiraiya has such an insight of Akatsuki to predict when they are about to make a move?

Who or what provides him the information about Akatsuki? or what are his information channels?

Jiraiya is partially aware of what Akatsuki is trying to accomplish.

And, his channel of communication, as either himself or some insider, is, currently, unknown, but he was assumed to be a part of it, at least at the beginning (when he mentioned about following Oro and learning about Akatsuki).

Mordin145 · 2007-02-18, 23:59

I got a question about Sakura's gloves on the latest eps, had she ever use gloves before she fights?

2007-02-14, 02:56	Link #962
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	For children you use -kun for a boy and -chan for a girl. For cute girls you might use -chan to emphasize her cuteness even though she is grown up. (Don't use this in the wrong setting, like the workplace.) For a man of lesser status you might say -kun even though they are adult. (Yeah, that's a putdown.) For someone of similar status or somewhat respected you use -san For someone much greater than yourself you would use -sama There are many more, but those are the most important ones. There are also cases where they can take on slightly different meanings based on context. Here are a few common ones relating to the status of the person you are addressing: -senpai: Your senior in school or work. -sensei: A teacher. -nisan: Your older brother. -neesan: Your older sister. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid. Last edited by NoSanninWa; 2007-02-14 at 03:07.

2007-02-15, 04:00	Link #966
Hentai Guy REdiculous (see profile) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in a freakin' desert...not even a cool desert with cacti and stuff...just a whole lot o' nada Age: 40	Ok, what the hell is that thing on Naruto's shoulder? I looked at some of the character outfit threads...didn't see anyone mention it. Is it a lipstick? A magic marker? Is it functional or mearly decorative? Someone must be able to unravel the mystery that is that shoulder thing...

2007-02-16, 15:21	Link #968
Qbi Sannin Member Join Date: Dec 2005	[Spoiler]Manga - How did Asuma.....? Spoiler for manga question: End up how he did in the manga? I went as far back as chapter 333 and still didn't see it. IF u can't tell me here, can u at least tell me what chapter it was in? Thanks. Last edited by monir; 2007-02-16 at 15:39.

2007-02-16, 23:39	Link #971
Xiomega Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 38	Spoiler: What happened to Kakashi Gaiden for the anime? Last edited by Hunter; 2007-02-17 at 19:58.

2007-02-15, 04:28	Link #967
amOKchen duel me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denmark Age: 39	It is for his asthma

2007-02-16, 19:09	Link #970
Qbi Sannin Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Aww...that was sad . Thanks for the info, Hunter.

2007-02-17, 02:12	Link #972
konkoruRules konkoru fan boy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: germany	why does naruto have those little lines on his are they like fox markes or what

2007-02-18, 15:14	Link #976
tatami back in black Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Turkey Age: 41	why is naruto so dumb?

2007-02-18, 15:39	Link #978
Guido Snobby Gentleman Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 43	How come Jiraiya has such an insight of Akatsuki to predict when they are about to make a move? Who or what provides him the information about Akatsuki? or what are his information channels?

2007-02-18, 23:59	Link #980
Mordin145 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Age: 43	I got a question about Sakura's gloves on the latest eps, had she ever use gloves before she fights?