三さん権けんの長ちょう

expression, noun

heads of the three branches of government

Refers collectively to the leaders of Japan's legislative, executive, and judicial branches: the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Used in political and legal contexts.

• 三さん権けんの長ちょうが一いち堂どうに会かいするのは珍めずらしい。

  It is rare for the heads of the three branches of government to gather in one place.