An honorific term for a woman of high social standing or distinction (e.g., a scholar, artist, critic, or politician); somewhat formal or literary.
著名な歴史学者である田中女史が講演を行った。
Ms. Tanaka, a renowned historian, gave a lecture.
展覧会には複数の女史がゲストとして招かれた。
Several distinguished women were invited as guests to the exhibition.
新聞記事で『評論家の山本女史』と紹介されていた。
The newspaper introduced her as 'Ms. Yamamoto, the critic.'
Used as an honorific suffix attached to a woman's name (e.g., 'Suzuki-shi') to mean Ms./Mrs./Miss; a somewhat formal/respectful form.
面接の場で『佐藤女史』と紹介された。
She was introduced as 'Ms. Sato' at the interview.
取材で、記者が担当の山口女史に連絡を取った。
For the coverage, the reporter contacted Ms. Yamaguchi in charge.
『女史』はビジネス文書や報道で見かけるが、友人同士ではあまり使わない。
'女史' is seen in business documents and reporting but is rarely used among friends.