ねえや

noun

young lady; miss

Familiar, somewhat old-fashioned term used to address or refer to a young woman, especially a maid or a girl from a good family. Often used by older people or in historical settings.

• お屋や敷しきのねえやが庭にわで花はなを摘つんでいた。

  The young lady of the mansion was picking flowers in the garden.

• 「ねえや、ちょっとお茶ちゃを入いれてくれないか」とおばあさんが言いった。

  The old woman said, "Young lady, could you make some tea?"