領事館 (ryoujikan) Japanese meaning: consulate | KotomoraI applied for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka.
A consulate is a smaller diplomatic mission than an embassy.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の領事館the consulate of a certain country/city
There is a US consulate in Osaka.
領事館に行くto go to the consulate
I went to the consulate to renew my passport.
領事館で〈手続き〉をするto take care of a procedure at the consulate
I applied for a visa at the consulate.
