Meaning

Primary

Government Office

Alternatives

Government Authorities, Government Agency

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A government government office is a government office. Did I mention government?

Reading

かんちょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

官庁は少数意見を無視することが多い。

Government agencies often disregard minority opinions.

国家の意思を決定する官庁が東京に集中していることは、長らく危険視されてきました。

The fact that all the government agencies that make decisions for the nation are concentrated in Tokyo has long been regarded as a matter of concern.

主に官庁内で使われる特別な用語ってありますか?

Are there specific words that are used mainly within government offices?

Kanji Composition