総そう領りょう事じ館かん

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Meanings

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noun

consulate-general

Official diplomatic mission, typically in a major city, headed by a consul-general.

general, whole, all

領jurisdiction, dominion, territory

事matter, thing, fact

館building, mansion, large building

大たい使し館かん
An embassy, the main diplomatic mission in the capital, headed by an ambassador. A consulate-general is subordinate to the embassy and handles regional affairs.
領りょう事じ館かん
A consulate, a smaller diplomatic office headed by a consul. A consulate-general is larger and may supervise other consulates in the region.

Compound of 総 (そう, 'general, overall'), 領事 (りょうじ, 'consul'), and 館 (かん, 'building, hall').