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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