English–Japanese

“messenger” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishisha

Example

王は隣の国へ使者を送りました。ō wa tonari no kuni e shi sha o oku ri ma shi ta

The king sent a messenger to the neighboring country.

Illustration for 使者 (messenger)

How to say “messenger” in Japanese

“Messenger” in Japanese is 使者 (shisha).

Describes a person sent to carry a message or represent a sender before another person or group.

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

Example sentences with 使者

女王は遠い島からの使者を宮殿で迎えました。jo ō wa tō i shima ka ra no shi sha o kyū den de muka e ma shi ta

The queen welcomed a messenger from a distant island at the palace.

Tips for using 使者

  • In English, messenger can mean anyone who carries a message, while 使者 (shisha) often suggests an official representative sent by a ruler or group.

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