Translation guide
The English word 'consul' refers to a diplomatic official. In Japanese, the most common and direct equivalent is 領事 (ryouji). This guide covers the standard term, related titles, and historical usage.
Referring to a consul in modern diplomacy, an official appointed by a government to reside in a foreign city to protect its citizens and commercial interests.
Referring to a consul in ancient Rome, one of the two annually elected chief magistrates.
He is the Japanese consul in New York.
領事館でビザを申請しました。
I applied for a visa at the consulate.
Consul general, a higher-ranking consul who heads a consulate general.
総領事が会議に出席した。
The consul general attended the meeting.
Honorary consul, often a local citizen appointed to represent a foreign country's interests without being a career diplomat.
彼は日本の名誉領事を務めている。
He serves as the honorary consul of Japan.
The standard term for a Roman consul. Used in historical contexts.
カエサルは紀元前59年に執政官に就任した。
Caesar became consul in 59 BC.
Loanword from Latin/English, sometimes used in academic or popular history texts.
ローマのコンスルは大きな権力を持っていた。
The Roman consul held great power.