noun
Abbreviation of 防衛大臣, used in news and official contexts.
See also: 防衛大臣
防衛相は会見で新たな方針を発表した。
The Minister of Defense announced a new policy at the press conference.
防衛大臣 is the full official title; 防衛相 is a common abbreviated form used in media.
Abbreviation of 防衛大臣 (ぼうえいだいじん), combining 防衛 (defense) and 相 (minister).