あんす

expression

to come; to go

Archaic semi-polite expression for 'come' or 'go'. Used in older Japanese, often in historical or literary contexts.

• 「殿との、あんす」と家け来らいが言いった。

  'My lord, I come,' said the retainer.

auxiliary verb

polite auxiliary verb

Archaic polite auxiliary attached to the -masu stem of a verb. Adds a respectful tone toward the listener, similar to modern ます but now obsolete.

See also: ます

• 「参まいりあんす」は「参まいります」の古ふるい言いい方かたです。

  '参りあんす' is an old way of saying '参ります'.