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    3. 〜様

    〜様

    〜様

    This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

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    Noun + 様Primary

    This is a funny way to use "-sama." You add it to a noun. It shows you really respect something, but in a joking way. You might use it for a company or even an idea.

    もうグーグル様さまなしでは生いきていけない体からだになってしまった。

    My body has become one that cannot live without the great Google-sama anymore.

    CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeInternet & Social MediaTechnology
    この難なん題だいは、さすがのグーグル様さまでも解かい決けつできなかった。

    Even the great Google-sama couldn't solve this difficult problem.

    NeutralPastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeTechnologyCore Concepts
    締しめ切きり様さまがすぐそこまで迫せまっているので、今こん夜やは徹てつ夜やだ。

    Since Deadline-sama is creeping right up on us, it's an all-nighter tonight.

    CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & CareerDaily Life
    昨きの日う、やっと推おし様さまの新あたらしいアルバムを聴きくことができました。最さい高こうでした。

    Yesterday, I was finally able to listen to my ultimate fave's new album. It was the best.

    PolitePastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeMusic & EntertainmentInternet & Social Media
    お客きゃく様さまは神かみ様さまとか言いうけど、僕ぼくにとっては猫ねこ様さまが神かみ様さまだ。

    They say 'the customer is god,' but for me, Cat-sama is god.

    CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeAnimalsDaily LifeEmotions & Psychology

    This makes something sound very important. It's like calling your favorite snack 'King Snack.' You are joking, but also showing how much you like it. It can also show you feel controlled by something, like a deadline.

    This is different from '様' for important people. It is also not like '〜氏' for friends. It is not like '〜たん' for cute things. This '〜様' shows something is very powerful or amazing. It is used in a funny way.

    Don't use this when you are speaking. It sounds very strange. You can use it online, like on social media.

    Often confused with(1)

    〜氏

    You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

    Contrasts with(1)

    〜たん

    You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

    More formal alternatives(2)

    〜氏

    You add this to a noun. It makes the noun sound like a person. It shows playful, fake respect. You use it for things, animals, or ideas.

    〜たん

    You add "~tan" to a name or word. It shows you really like something. It makes it sound cute. People use it online or for hobbies.

    〜だ / 〜だった

    This means 'is' or 'was'. It is the casual way to say 〜です and 〜でした.

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