参事官
Meanings
1
Official title for a mid-level officer in Japanese government ministries or diplomatic missions, roughly equivalent to a councillor or attaché.
He works as a councillor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Several councillors are stationed at the embassy.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が参事官に任命されるto be appointed as a councillor
He was appointed as a councillor at the embassy in the United States.
- 参事官を務めるto serve as a councillor
She serves as a councillor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.