<p>This is usually misunderstood by a beginner in Japanese language. It is generally taught that <em>-kun</em> is used with men while <em>-chan</em> with girls. But, in real usage, this is not always the case.</p>

<p>In fact, Japanese suffix are not used according to genders but personal relationships. <em>-kun</em> is used with a junior person to show endearment. For <em>-chan</em>, it is to show intimacy but there are nuances that I cannot explain in words as well.</p>

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<p>In this case I believe Bermuda is looking down on all the characters as if they were his subordinates or just addressing in an <a href="http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/chan-and-kun-in-japanese">endearing sense</a> (he is <em>way</em> older than them).</p>

<p>In company or school situations in Japan "-kun" is by superiors when addressing subordinates of both genders. Alternatively "-kun" might also be used as a term of endearment towards the (younger) male characters (similar to "-chan" with females).</p>

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Awesome, thank you. I wasn't aware the -kun was used in such a way :)
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<p>In the manga of <em>Katekyo Hitman Reborn!</em> (also commonly just "Reborn!" for obvious reasons) after the future and Shimon Arc ends, the Arcabaleno Arc begins and reveals that:</p>

<blockquote class="spoiler">
  <p> Bermuda, the arcobaleno of the eighth element of night, bargains with Reborn in Chapter 384-ish to take his life for future generations and use his life to kill Checker Face. </p>
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<p>While reading it, I noticed Bermuda calls <em>all</em> characters "-kun"! Since it's obviously a term more for guys, and yet it was used on Chrome and weaker players like Lal Mirch etc., I thought it was a little strange. I don't think it's a translation error either - since 「―くん」is pretty obviously "-kun".</p>

<p>Is there any explanation for this? Is it something to do with his personality? </p>

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please edit your question, the spoiler tag should be used a single >! on a new line before the spoiler, see http://anime.stackexchange.com/editing-help
grasshopper
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@grasshopper I suggested the edit.
Alenanno
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Gah! Thank you! I saw so confused. I've been spamming forums way too much! ^3^
Grace
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Why does Bermuda always address characters as -kun?
# Why does Bermuda always address characters as -kun?
Posted by: username_0 on 2012-12-12
In the manga of *Katekyo Hitman Reborn!* (also commonly just "Reborn!" for obvious reasons) after the future and Shimon Arc ends, the Arcabaleno Arc begins and reveals that:

> Bermuda, the arcobaleno of the eighth element of night, bargains with Reborn in Chapter 384-ish to take his life for future generations and use his life to kill Checker Face.

While reading it, I noticed Bermuda calls *all* characters "-kun"! Since it's obviously a term more for guys, and yet it was used on Chrome and weaker players like Lal Mirch etc., I thought it was a little strange. I don't think it's a translation error either - since 「―くん」is pretty obviously "-kun".

Is there any explanation for this? Is it something to do with his personality?
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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: please edit your question, the spoiler tag should be used a single >! on a new line before the spoiler, see http://anime.stackexchange.com/editing-help  
> **username_2**: @grasshopper I suggested the edit.  
> **username_0**: Gah! Thank you! I saw so confused. I've been spamming forums way too much! ^3^  
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## 2 answers
### Answer by username_4 on 2012-12-12. Score: 7 | Accepted answer
In this case I believe Bermuda is looking down on all the characters as if they were his subordinates or just addressing in an [endearing sense](http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/chan-and-kun-in-japanese) (he is *way* older than them).

In company or school situations in Japan "-kun" is by superiors when addressing subordinates of both genders. Alternatively "-kun" might also be used as a term of endearment towards the (younger) male characters (similar to "-chan" with females).
> **Comments:**
> **username_0** (2012-12-13): Awesome, thank you. I wasn't aware the -kun was used in such a way :)  
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### Answer by username_3 on 2013-01-19. Score: 5
This is usually misunderstood by a beginner in Japanese language. It is generally taught that *-kun* is used with men while *-chan* with girls. But, in real usage, this is not always the case.

In fact, Japanese suffix are not used according to genders but personal relationships. *-kun* is used with a junior person to show endearment. For *-chan*, it is to show intimacy but there are nuances that I cannot explain in words as well.
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