also: かんど
government service; public office
Refers to holding a position in government or being employed by the state. Somewhat formal and often used in historical or bureaucratic contexts.
He aspires to enter government service.
After retiring from public office, he lived quietly in his hometown.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading かんと is more common than かんど.
Alternate reading, less common. May be encountered in older texts.
Compound of 官 (government, official) and 途 (way, path). Literally 'the path of officialdom', referring to a career in government service.