noun
Conference of Administrative Vice-Ministers
A regular meeting of administrative vice-ministers in the Japanese central government, used for policy coordination before cabinet meetings.
事務次官会議は、閣議の前に開かれることが多い。
The Conference of Administrative Vice-Ministers is often held before cabinet meetings.
Compound of 事務 (administrative affairs), 次官 (vice-minister), and 会議 (meeting/conference).