English–Japanese

“diplomat” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigaikōkan

Example

父は外交官です。chichi wa gai kō kan de su

My father is a diplomat.

Illustration for 外交官 (diplomat)

How to say “diplomat” in Japanese

“Diplomat” in Japanese is 外交官 (gaikōkan).

Describes an official who connects a country with other states through formal communication and negotiation.

Full entry for 外交官: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 外交官

国際会議で外交官が各国の代表と意見を交換しています。koku sai kai gi de gai kō kan ga kak koku no dai hyō to i ken o kō kan shi te i ma su

At the international conference, diplomats are exchanging opinions with representatives from various countries.

Tips for using 外交官

  • A person does not need to hold a government post to be called a diplomat in English when the word describes skillful handling of sensitive discussions.

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