伴食大臣 (ばんしょくだいじん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
figurehead minister; titular minister
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
A yojijukugo referring to a minister who holds a title but lacks real power or influence, often used in political commentary.
その内閣では伴食大臣が何人もいたと言われている。
It is said that there were several titular ministers in that cabinet.
