国務長官
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Meanings
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Secretary of State
A government title most often used in Japanese for the U.S. Secretary of State, the cabinet official responsible for foreign affairs.
The U.S. Secretary of State visited Japan.
The Secretary of State explained the new foreign policy at a press conference.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が国務長官に就任するfor someone to take office as Secretary of State
The new Secretary of State is expected to take office next month.
- 国務長官を務めるto serve as Secretary of State
He served as Secretary of State for four years.
- 〈人〉を国務長官に任命するto appoint someone as Secretary of State
The President appointed her as Secretary of State.