noun
Minister of State (Zhou dynasty China)
Historical term for a high-ranking official in the Zhou dynasty, equivalent to a prime minister or chief minister. Also referred to as one of the 六卿 (Six Ministers).
See also: 六卿
周の時代、冢宰は六卿の筆頭として国政を統括した。
In the Zhou dynasty, the Minister of State oversaw national affairs as the head of the Six Ministers.