How to Say "Embassy" in Japanese

大使館

taishikan[ta̠iɕikã̠ɴ]

The English phrase "embassy" is translated into Japanese as 大使館 (taishikan).

大使館 is a noun used to refer to an organization that represents a foreign state.

Meaning: organization representing a foreign state (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

大使館 is a noun that does not change its form for singular or plural usage.

taishikan

The character 使 in 大使館 originally referred to a 'messenger' or 'envoy'. In ancient Japan, these messengers were sent to the Chinese court, creating a historical precedent for the current word for embassy.
In Japanese, the term 大使 implies a 'great envoy'. The 大 meaning 'big' or 'great' is used here to denote the highest rank of diplomatic representative.
The word 大使館 contains the character 館, which is also used for 'museum' 美術館 and 'library' 図書館. This reflects an older Japanese concept of a 'kan' as a large, official building for public or state functions.

私は明日大使館へ行きます。
I'm going to the embassy tomorrow.
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オランダ大使館はどこですか？
Where is the Dutch embassy?
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日本大使館はどこにありますか。
Where is the Japanese Embassy?
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私はアメリカ大使館に行かなければなりません。
I need to go to the American embassy.
昨日、中国大使館に行った。
Yesterday, I went to the Chinese embassy.
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Two friends are discussing a trip abroad.

大翔 Hiroto

ビザを取るために、大使館に行かなければなりません。
Biza o toru tame ni, taishikan ni ikanakereba narimasen.
I must go to the embassy to get a visa.
陽葵 Himari

大変ですね。近くに大使館がありますか？
Taihen desu ne. Chikaku ni taishikan ga arimasu ka?
That's tough. Is there an embassy nearby?
大翔 Hiroto

はい、駅のすぐそばにあります。
Hai, eki no sugu soba ni arimasu.
Yes, it is right next to the station.
陽葵 Himari

それなら、大翔さんも行きやすいですね。
Sore nara, Hiroto-san mo ikiyasui desu ne.
In that case, it will be easy for you to go, Hiroto.

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