Japanese word

領事

Pronunciation

Romajiryōji

Meaning

  • nounconsul

Example

領事が書類を確認します。ryō ji ga sho rui o kaku nin shi ma su

The consul checks the documents.

Illustration for 領事 (consul)

More examples

その領事は、ビザの申請を受け付けています。so no ryō ji wa bi za no shin sei o u ke tsu ke te i ma su

That consul accepts visa applications.

Core concept

Describes an official who represents a country abroad in practical affairs involving its citizens and the host country.

Common phrases

  • 領事に任命されるryō ji ni nin mei sa re ru

    be appointed consul

  • 領事を務めるryō ji o tsuto me ru

    serve as consul

  • 領事に相談するryō ji ni sō dan su ru

    consult a consul

Similar words

大使taishi: An official who represents a country at the highest level in relations with another country.

Definition in Japanese

外国に滞在する自国民の保護や、自国と滞在国との公的な事務を扱う外交官。gai koku ni tai zai su ru ji koku min no ho go ya ji koku to tai zai koku to no kō teki na ji mu o atsuka u gai kō kan

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 領事 (ryōji) combines 領 (ryō, "domain") and 事 (ji, "affair") to name an official who handles affairs connected with a foreign domain.

Usage tips

  • In English, consul refers to the official, while consulate usually refers to the office where that official works.

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