기해사행(己亥使行)의 당상역관(堂上譯官) -대마도 종가문서(宗家文書)에서 등장양상을 중심으로-

Abstract

Yeok-kwan(interpreter) played an important role in Tongshinsa(通信使). However, there are few records written by Yeok-kwan, and there are not much research about Yeok-kwan within Tongshinsa. The 9th Tongshinsa in 1719 was not so different. Fortunately, through Souke-Monjyo(宗家文書) which was recorded by Tushima-han, we could presume what role Yeok-kwan played in Tongshinsa. But, despite 10 Yeok-kwan, we could not find out many things about Yeok-kwan except Dangsang Yeok-kwan(堂上訳官), because Dangsang Yeok-kwan was the only way to communicate with Sam-sa(the highest executive). When Dangsang Yeok-kwan was away, no one could not meet Sam-sa. Sometimes Yeok-kwan represented Tongshinsa. Sam-sa for a smooth schedule, had an argument with Tushima-han, and defended Sam-sa from Tushima-han. Forthesereasons,hewasalwaysreprimandedbyTushima-han.When a problem arises, Tushima-han has always reprimand Dangsang Yeok-kwan for failing to communicate well in japanese because it was not easy to reprimand Sam-sa directly. Sam-sa also reprimanded Dangsang Yeok-kwan for the same reason. Dangsang Yeok-kwan was not a simple interpreter, but an important position that always considered the relationship between Tongshinsa and Tushima-han, while giving priority to the interests of Tongshinsa. Because of these reasons, Tushima-han always paid attention to Dangsang Yeok-kwan.