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You (informal, used by friends, family, or younger people to address someone of equal or lower status)
君、今日何してる？
What are you doing today?
君の意見は？
What do you think?
Can be used to address a single person or a group of people. Avoid using with strangers or superiors.
You (used by a superior to address a subordinate, often in a military or formal context)
君、この書類を提出してくれ
You, submit this document.
In modern Japanese, this usage is less common and can sound harsh or condescending.
While '君' is gender-neutral, it is more commonly used by males. Females may use it but it can sound masculine or assertive.
Never use '君' to address someone you've just met or someone older/superior to you.
Derived from the Chinese character '君' (lord, master), originally used to address nobles or superiors. In modern Japanese, it has evolved to an informal second-person pronoun.
While '君' is commonly used among friends, it can sound impolite or disrespectful when used with strangers or superiors. In formal contexts, 'あなた' or '貴方' is preferred.