担当者 (tantousha) Japanese meaning: person in charge | KotomoraPlease tell me who is in charge of this matter.
The person in charge was absent, so I couldn't get detailed information.
Usage patterns
〈事〉の担当者the person in charge of (a matter)
I'll check with the person in charge of this matter.
担当者に連絡するto contact the person in charge
Please contact the person in charge for details.
担当者が対応するthe person in charge handles/responds to (something)
The person in charge will respond to the customer's questions.
担当者を変更するto change the person in charge
Due to sudden circumstances, we had to change the person in charge.
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担当者 is a general term for whoever is in charge of a task, while 事務当局 specifically refers to administrative officials or bureaucratic authorities.