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Post by jintan on Oct 26, 2024 23:31:58 GMT
 I plan to use this thread to post some Japanese stationery cards from the Meiji period, just for fun. My blog, however, focuses not on the postal stationery cards themselves but on the stories of their senders and receivers. maeda-yoshihiko.blogspot.com/ |
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Post by jintan on Oct 27, 2024 20:41:40 GMT
 On Japanese postcards and letters, "様" (sama) is commonly used after the recipient's name to show formality and respect. For example: If the recipient's name is "山田太郎" (Yamada Tarō), the envelope or postcard might be addressed as "山田太郎様" (Yamada Tarō-sama). It is a long-standing part of Japanese etiquette in written communication. However, this postal card sent from Osaka to Kobe on January 1,1892 lacks that "様" (sama), which is so highly unusual, I just do not know what to think of it. |
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