San is a Japanese honorific title used to address someone with respect. It is equivalent to the English titles of Mr., Mrs., or Miss.
Think of "San" as a formal bow that you give to someone as a sign of respect, just like how you would address someone with a respectful title in English.
Sensei: A term used to refer to a teacher or an expert in a particular field.
Senpai: An upperclassman or someone more experienced than you.
Chan: A suffix used when addressing young children, close friends, or pets.
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