外げ官かん

noun

public official stationed outside the capital (ritsuryō system)

Historical term referring to officials assigned to provincial posts under the ritsuryō system, as opposed to 内官 (naikan), officials serving in the capital.

See also: 内官

• 律りつ令りょう制せいでは、外げ官かんは地ち方ほう行ぎょう政せいを担になった。

  Under the ritsuryō system, gekan were responsible for local administration.