公使
Meanings
1
minister; envoy; diplomat below ambassador
A diplomatic rank below ambassador, such as minister of legation, deputy chief of mission, or chargé d'affaires. Used in formal diplomatic contexts.
He was posted to Tokyo as minister to Japan.
While the ambassador was away, the minister acted as chargé d'affaires.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に公使を派遣するto send a minister/envoy to (a country)
The government sent a minister to that country.
- 〈人〉が公使に任命されるto be appointed as minister/envoy
He was appointed minister stationed in France.