noun
government circles; official quarters
Refers to the sphere of government officials, bureaucracy, or the political establishment. Often used in news or formal contexts.
官辺の情報によると、新しい政策が来月発表される。
According to government sources, the new policy will be announced next month.
Compound of 官 (government, official) and 辺 (vicinity, side). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the idea of 'the official side' or 'government circles'.