御おん前まえ

noun

Dear (in formal letters)

Polite, feminine term placed after the addressee's name in formal correspondence, similar to 'Dear' in English. Used specifically in letter writing; not a general term of address.

See also: 脇付

• 山やま田だ様さま御おん前まえ

  Dear Mr./Ms. Yamada (in a formal letter)

• この手て紙がみの宛あて名なには「田た中なか様さま御おん前まえ」と書かいてある。

  The addressee on this letter reads 'Dear Mr./Ms. Tanaka'.