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How to say 'Messenger' in Japanese | 使者

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The Japanese word for Messenger is 'Shisha', written as 使者 in Japanese.'Messenger' in hiragana is ししゃ.

    word

    使者

    Meaning

    Messenger

    Reading

    ししゃ

    shisha

    Kanji

    使Use Someone

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '使者 (ししゃ)' means 'messenger'. This term is used to refer to someone who is sent to deliver a message or perform a task on behalf of another person or organization. It carries a formal or official connotation, often implying that the messenger is acting under authority. For example: The king sent a messenger「王は使者を送った」(おうはししゃをおくった). The messenger delivered the important news「使者は重要な知らせを届けた」(ししゃはじゅうようなしらせをとどけた). This word is typically used in contexts involving diplomacy, official communications, or significant announcements.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N4

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    7038

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 使者

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    使

    Meaning

    Use

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Someone

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'Shisha' means 'Messenger' .

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