noun
government; the bureaucracy; government service
Refers to the government as an institution, the civil service, or the bureaucratic apparatus. Often used in compounds like 官僚 (bureaucrat) or 官庁 (government office).
彼は官に頼りすぎている。
He relies too much on the government.
官と民の協力が必要だ。
Cooperation between the public and private sectors is necessary.
noun
government post; government official
Refers to a position in government service or the person holding it. Often used in formal contexts or compounds like 高官 (high official) or 任官 (appointment to a post).
彼は官を辞した。
He resigned his government post.
その官は汚職で逮捕された。
The government official was arrested for corruption.