公こう使し館かん

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noun

legation

A diplomatic mission headed by a minister, ranking below an embassy. Historically common; now largely replaced by embassies.

public, prince, official

使use, send on a mission, order

館building, mansion, large building

大たい使し館かん
大使館 is an embassy, a higher-ranking diplomatic mission headed by an ambassador. 公使館 is a legation, now mostly historical.

Compound of 公使 (minister) and 館 (building, hall). The term reflects the historical diplomatic rank of minister.