noun
deputy prime minister; vice prime minister
Official title for the second-highest executive in a parliamentary system; used in government and news contexts.
副首相が記者会見で新政策を発表した。
The deputy prime minister announced the new policy at a press conference.
Vice president; used in presidential systems, whereas 副首相 is used in parliamentary systems.
Compound of 副 (vice-, deputy) and 首相 (prime minister).