noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
opening a government office for the day; opening hours of a public office
Refers to the daily start of operations at a government office, such as a city hall or ward office. Often used in announcements about business hours.
市役所は午前8時30分に開庁します。
The city hall opens at 8:30 a.m.
開庁時間
Opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
establishing a new government office; opening a new public office
Used when a new government office or agency is set up and begins operations. Less common than the daily opening sense.
新しい区役所が来月開庁する予定です。
The new ward office is scheduled to open next month.