Honorific term for one's own husband when speaking to others, or for someone else's husband. More polite than 旦那.
See also: 旦那
My husband is good at cooking.
Please give my regards to your husband.
master (of a house, shop, etc.) (honorific)
Respectful term for the master or proprietor of a business, household, or establishment. Used by employees or in formal contexts.
See also: 旦那
The master of the shop personally greeted the customers.
The master is out at the moment.
Common polite term for someone else's husband. 旦那様 is more traditional and carries a slightly old-fashioned, respectful tone.
Standard respectful spelling using kanji and honorific 様.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; slightly softer than full kanji.
Kana for 旦那 with kanji 様; common in casual writing.
旦那 (danna) is a Buddhist term originally meaning 'donor' or 'patron', from Sanskrit dāna (giving). 様 (sama) is an honorific suffix. Together, 旦那様 is a highly respectful form of address.