JMdict: 1273730
公使 【こうし】
- [n] envoy; diplomat below the rank of ambassador (e.g. deputy chief of mission, charge d'affaires); minister (of legation)
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
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公 | Public, Prince, Official, Governmental | コウ, ク | おおやけ | 2 |
使 | Use, Send On A Mission, Order, Messenger, Envoy, Ambassador, Cause | シ | つか.う, つか.い, -つか.い, -づか.い | 3 |