noun
parliamentary secretary
An official position in the Japanese government, assisting a minister with policy and administrative duties.
彼は経済産業省の大臣政務官に任命された。
He was appointed as the parliamentary secretary of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
大臣政務官は国会で大臣を補佐する役割を担う。
The parliamentary secretary assists the minister in the Diet.
Compound of 大臣 (minister), 政務 (government affairs), and 官 (official).