公使 [ㄍㄨㄥ ㄕˇ; gong1 shi3]
minister
diplomat performing ambassadorial role in Qing times, before regular diplomatic relations
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公使
こうし
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
envoy
diplomat below the rank of ambassador (e.g. deputy chief of mission, charge d'affaires)
minister (of legation)
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