noun
Home Minister (pre-1947)
Historical term for the Japanese cabinet minister responsible for domestic affairs before the ministry was abolished in 1947.
戦前の日本では、内務大臣が警察や地方行政を管轄していた。
In prewar Japan, the Home Minister oversaw the police and local administration.
Compound of 内務 (ないむ, 'internal affairs') and 大臣 (だいじん, 'minister').