万ばん機き

noun

state affairs; all matters of state

Formal, somewhat literary term for the many affairs and responsibilities of governing. Often used in historical or political contexts. The gloss 'secrets' is a rare, context-dependent extension.

• 天皇てんのうは万ばん機きを総そう覧らんされる。

  The Emperor oversees all state affairs.

• 万ばん機き公こう論ろんに決けっすべし。

  All matters of state should be decided by public discussion.