謝恩使

Reading

Kana: しゃおんし

Romaji: shaonshi

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