外務大臣
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Meanings
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Minister for Foreign Affairs; Foreign Minister
Official title for the Japanese cabinet minister responsible for foreign policy and diplomacy.
The Foreign Minister is scheduled to visit the United States next week.
The new Minister for Foreign Affairs has taken office.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が外務大臣に就任するfor someone to be appointed Foreign Minister
She was appointed Foreign Minister last month.
- 〈人〉が外務大臣を務めるfor someone to serve as Foreign Minister
He served as Foreign Minister for five years.