noun
Assistant Secretary of State
Official title in the U.S. Department of State; refers to a senior position below the Secretary of State.
国務次官補は外交政策の立案に携わる。
The Assistant Secretary of State is involved in formulating foreign policy.
Compound of 国務 (state affairs), 次官 (vice-minister), and 補 (assistant). The term is a direct translation of the U.S. title.