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Jī is a suffix or postposition used with a name or a title to show respect, in Hindi and many other languages of the Indian subcontinent. It originates from the Sanskrit word jīva.[1]

Usage

  • With names, e.g., Gandhiji or Sant Ji
  • In conversation, e.g. "Ji Nahi" (No sir)
  • In polite conversation, e.g. "Navraj Ji" (Sir Navraj)

References

  1. ^ "A Comparative Dictionary of the Indo-Aryan Languages". Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
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