noun
Home Ministry; Ministry of Home Affairs
Refers to the pre-1947 Japanese ministry handling domestic administration, police, and local government. Also used for equivalent ministries in other countries (e.g., UK Home Office, US Department of the Interior).
内務省は戦前の日本で警察や地方行政を管轄していた。
The Home Ministry oversaw the police and local administration in prewar Japan.
イギリスの内務省は移民政策を担当している。
The UK Home Office is responsible for immigration policy.