noun
ambassador to Japan
Refers to a foreign ambassador stationed in Japan. Often used in news and diplomatic contexts.
新しい駐日大使が本日着任した。
The new ambassador to Japan arrived at his post today.
駐日大使は記者会見でその問題についてコメントした。
The ambassador to Japan commented on the issue at the press conference.
Compound of 駐 (ちゅう, 'to reside/stay'), 日 (にち, 'Japan'), and 大使 (たいし, 'ambassador').