noun
central government agencies
Refers collectively to the ministries and agencies of the national government, as opposed to local government bodies.
中央行政官庁の再編が議論されている。
Reorganization of the central government agencies is being discussed.
Refers to local public entities (prefectures, municipalities), whereas 中央行政官庁 refers to national-level administrative organs.
Compound of 中央 (central), 行政 (administration), and 官庁 (government office).