官房長官
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Meanings
1
Chief Cabinet Secretary (Japan)
Specific to the Japanese government: the minister who coordinates cabinet affairs, acts as government spokesperson, and manages the Cabinet Office.
The Chief Cabinet Secretary announced the new policy at a press conference.
2
chief of staff; cabinet secretary; executive secretary
General term for a top aide to a head of government or organization, equivalent to chief of staff or cabinet secretary in other countries.
The White House Chief of Staff is a position equivalent to Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が官房長官に就任するfor someone to take up the post of Chief Cabinet Secretary
He took up the post of Chief Cabinet Secretary last month.
- 官房長官が記者会見を開くfor the Chief Cabinet Secretary to hold a press conference
The Chief Cabinet Secretary held a press conference in the afternoon.
- 官房長官を辞任するto resign from the post of Chief Cabinet Secretary
He resigned as Chief Cabinet Secretary to take responsibility for the scandal.