noun
editorial office; compilation office
Refers to an office or department where materials are compiled, edited, or published, such as for a dictionary, encyclopedia, or official documents.
この辞書は、専門の編纂所で作られました。
This dictionary was produced at a specialized editorial office.
Compound of 編纂 (compilation, editing) and 所 (place, office). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a standard pattern for naming institutions.