大使館(たいしかん)

大使館(たいしかん) is an embassy, the official diplomatic mission of one country in another.

Writing

大使(たいし) (ambassador) + 館(かん) (building) - the ambassador's building.

Common expressions

• 〜大使館(たいしかん): ~ embassy (e.g., 日本(にほん)大使館(たいしかん))
• 大使館(たいしかん)に行(い)く: to go to the embassy
• ビザを申請(しんせい)する: to apply for a visa

Related words

• 大使(たいし): ambassador
• 領事館(りょうじかん): consulate (handles visas, citizen services in regional cities)
• 外交官(がいこうかん): diplomat

Usage

Embassies are located in capital cities. For visa services in other cities, look for a 領事館(りょうじかん) (consulate).