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さま

Sama (honorific)

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さま

Sama (honorific)

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さま is a formal name ender, or "honorific", mainly used in business or professional situations. さま can also be used for people of very high status, or whenever the speaker wants to intentionally elevate someone. This is often used to refer to one's customers, important guests, or when dealing with people of particularly high status such as nobility or other officials. さま is also used to refer to the recipient in formal emails and letters.

Keep in mind that the inappropriate use of さま can be seen as degrading or sarcastic.

    Summary

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    さま is a formal name ender.

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    さま is most commonly used in business and professional situations.

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    さま is often used when referring to a customer or important guest.

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    さま can be seen as sarcastic or degrading when used in the wrong context.

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