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.
The standard term for a consul. Used in formal and official contexts.
Consul general, a higher-ranking consul who heads a consulate general.
Honorary consul, often a local citizen appointed to represent a foreign country's interests without being a career diplomat.
Referring to a consul in ancient Rome, one of the two annually elected chief magistrates.
He is the Japanese consul in New York.
I applied for a visa at the consulate.
The consul general attended the meeting.
He serves as the honorary consul of Japan.
The standard term for a Roman consul. Used in historical contexts.
Caesar became consul in 59 BC.
Loanword from Latin/English, sometimes used in academic or popular history texts.
The Roman consul held great power.