外交辞令 がいこうじれい Meanings Noun, の-adjective diplomatic turn of phrase; diplomatic language; tactful way of expressing something Kanji 外 outside. Read as ガイ. 交 exchange. Read as コウ. 辞 resign 令 decree. Read as レイ. Word lists Yojijukugo (四字熟語) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists