noun
respectfully (in letter closings)
Honorific expression used after the addressee's name in formal letters, similar to 'Respectfully yours' or 'With respect'. Not used in everyday speech.
手紙の末尾に「山田太郎様 侍史」と記す。
At the end of the letter, one writes 'Yamada Taro-sama, respectfully'.
noun
private secretary (historical)
Original meaning referring to a personal secretary or attendant who handled correspondence for a high-ranking person. Now largely historical.
江戸時代、大名は侍史を置いて書簡を管理させた。
In the Edo period, feudal lords employed private secretaries to manage their correspondence.