noun
Oversight Department of the Left
Historical term from the ritsuryō system; oversaw the Ministries of Central Affairs, Ceremonies, Civil Administration, and Popular Affairs. Compare with 右弁官 (うべんかん), the corresponding department for the right side.
See also: 弁官
左弁官は律令制において重要な役職だった。
The Oversight Department of the Left was an important office in the ritsuryō system.
General term for the oversight departments; 左弁官 is the left-side instance.
From 左 (left) + 弁官 (oversight department), a historical administrative office in the ritsuryō system.