侍じ曹そう

noun

respectfully (after addressee's name)

Rare honorific expression placed after the name of an addressee in formal letters, similar to 侍史. Used to show respect.

See also: 侍史

• 古ふるい手て紙がみの宛あて名なに「山やま田だ侍じ曹そう」と書かかれていた。

  The old letter was addressed with 'Yamada jisō' after the name.