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Meanings
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diplomatic mission; overseas diplomatic establishment
Refers to embassies, consulates, and other official diplomatic offices located abroad.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gathers local information through its overseas diplomatic missions.
In an emergency, please contact the nearest diplomatic mission.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に在外公館を設置するto establish a diplomatic mission in a place
The government established a new diplomatic mission in that country.
- 在外公館に在留届を提出するto submit a residence notification to a diplomatic mission
When staying abroad long-term, you need to submit a residence notification to the diplomatic mission.
- 在外公館に相談するto consult a diplomatic mission
If you lose your passport, first consult the diplomatic mission.