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In Japanese you sometimes refer to people by name, even when talking directly
to them.

Just curious if someone could give me a few examples of what this looks like
when used in a conversation, as I've struggled to find any good examples.
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When to refer or address someone with their name
You can think of using a person's name to address them as the standard usage
in Japanese.

**Example**

> 母親：「今から買い物に出かけるけど、太郎も来る？」  
>  息子（太郎）：「うん、行く。」
>
> _Rōmaji_  
>  Hahaoya: "Ima kara kaimono ni dekakeru kedo, Tarō mo kuru?"  
>  Musuko (Tarō): "Un, iku."  
>
>
> _English translation_  
>  Mom: "I'm going shopping. Would you like to come too?"  
>  Son (Taro): "Sure. I'd like to go."
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Suppose two girls, 美樹 and 理恵, are intimate friends.

美樹：私は友哉くんのことが好きだな。理恵は?  
理恵：私は祐希くんがちょっと気になるな。

Miki: I like Tomoya . How about you?  
Rie : I found Yuki something special.

if 美樹 says あなたは? insted of 理恵は?, it sounds quite unfriendly.
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