公職
Meanings
1
public office; public position
Refers to an official position in government or public service, often with legal or ethical obligations.
He aims to take up a public office.
The Public Offices Election Act is a law to ensure fair elections.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が公職に就くfor someone to take up a public office
He took up public office as mayor.
- 公職を辞任するto resign from public office
He resigned from public office after the scandal.
- 公職にあるto hold public office
She has held public office for many years.