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謝恩使

Reading

Kana: しゃおんし
Romaji: shaonshi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

Ryukyuan mission to Edo upon the change of the Ryukyuan King

See also: 慶賀使

Kanji

謝
Readings: シャ、 あやま.る
Meanings: apologize, thank, refuse
恩
Reading: オン
Meanings: grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit
使
Readings: シ、 つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い
Meanings: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause