noun
official appointed by the Emperor
Historical term for high-ranking government officials appointed directly by the Emperor under the Meiji Constitution. Now obsolete.
親任官は、明治憲法下で天皇が直接任命した高官を指す。
Shinninkan refers to high officials directly appointed by the Emperor under the Meiji Constitution.
Compound of 親任 (shinnin, 'imperial appointment') + 官 (kan, 'official').