noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
attaching '-sama' to a name; using '-sama' honorific
Refers to the practice of adding the highly respectful suffix 様 (さま) to a person's name, as opposed to さん or other honorifics. Often used in service contexts or when showing extreme deference.
See also: さん付け
ホテルのスタッフはお客様に様付けで呼びかける。
Hotel staff address guests using '-sama'.
あの会社では上司を様付けで呼ぶ習慣がある。
At that company, there is a custom of addressing superiors with '-sama'.