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駐箚 (ちゅうさつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
residing abroad (of a diplomat)
Formal term for a diplomat's official residence in a foreign country. Often used in the pattern 〜に駐箚する. Compare with 駐在, which is broader and more common.
See also: 駐在
さつ
期き
間かん
は
通つう
常じょう
3
年ねん
から
5
年ねん
です
。
The period of diplomatic residence is usually three to five years.
Kanji 駐 stop-over, reside in, resident Similar words 駐ちゅう 在ざい 駐在 is a more general term for being stationed or residing abroad, used for diplomats, businesspeople, and others. 駐箚 is specifically for diplomats and carries a more formal, official tone.
Etymology The kanji 駐 means 'to stay' or 'to reside', and 箚 is a rare character meaning 'to stick' or 'to affix', here used in the sense of being stationed. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound is a formal Sino-Japanese term for diplomatic residence.
