Japanese

使

ししゃ
Meaning: messenger; envoy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

使
者

Example sentences

The king sent a messenger to the neighboring country.
王は隣国に使者を遣わした。
The king sent a messenger to the neighboring country.
その使者は天子の命を受けて旅立った
The messenger departed upon receiving the Emperor's command.
その将軍は、軍門の前で敵の使者を迎えた。
The general welcomed the enemy's messenger in front of the gate of the military camp.
使者は輿馬風馳で都へ向かった
The messenger headed toward the capital at lightning speed.

Usage Notes

A person sent to deliver a message or perform a specific task on behalf of another, especially in a formal or official context.

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