noun
Supreme Court justice; Supreme Court judge
Refers to a judge serving on the Supreme Court of Japan. The term is neutral and used in legal and news contexts.
最高裁判事は内閣が任命する。
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the Cabinet.
彼は長年最高裁判事を務めた。
He served as a Supreme Court justice for many years.
Compound of 最高 (supreme) + 裁判 (trial, judgment) + 事 (person in a role, as in 判事 'judge'). The term directly describes a justice of the highest court.