外交官
Meanings
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A government official who represents their country abroad, handling international relations and negotiations.
He was posted to France as a diplomat.
To become a diplomat, you must pass a rigorous exam.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が外交官になるfor someone to become a diplomat
He says he wants to become a diplomat in the future.
- 外交官として〈場所〉に赴任するto be posted somewhere as a diplomat
My father was posted to France as a diplomat.
- 外交官を目指すto aim to become a diplomat
She is studying international relations at university and aiming to become a diplomat.