สถานทูต
embassy
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An embassy represents its country abroad, handles diplomatic relations, and assists its citizens.
embassy
An embassy, referring both to the diplomatic institution and to the premises where it operates.
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สถานทูตญี่ปุ่นอยู่ที่ไหน sathǎanthûut yîipùn yùu thîi nǎy Where is the Japanese embassy? สถานทูตญี่ปุ่นอยู่ที่ไหน details
Learning notes
Explanation
The word combines สถาน, meaning “place” or “establishment,” with ทูต, meaning “diplomatic envoy” or “ambassador.” It is a neutral term used in everyday conversation and news reports. A country name after สถานทูต identifies the country the embassy represents. For example, สถานทูตไทย means “the Thai embassy.” Use the classifier แห่ง when counting embassies: สถานทูตสองแห่ง means “two embassies.”
Usage
Use this word when contacting your country's embassy about a lost passport, asking about visas, or getting directions to an embassy. It also appears frequently in news about diplomacy and embassy announcements.
Caution
สถานทูตญี่ปุ่น means “the Japanese embassy”; it does not specify where the embassy is located. To say “an embassy in Japan,” use สถานทูตในญี่ปุ่น.
Differences from similar words
1 embassy synonyms
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This means “consulate,” an office providing services such as passports, visas, and assistance to citizens. สถานทูต means “embassy,” which handles diplomatic relations with the host country and also provides consular services.
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This is the formal term used in official embassy names. สถานทูต is the shorter, everyday term, also common in news reports.