noun
Ministry of Construction
Former Japanese government ministry responsible for public works, housing, and infrastructure. Merged into the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (国土交通省) in 2001.
建設省は2001年に国土交通省に統合された。
The Ministry of Construction was merged into the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2001.
The current ministry that absorbed the former 建設省; handles broader land, infrastructure, and transport policy.
Compound of 建設 (construction) and 省 (ministry). The name reflects its historical role in overseeing construction and public works.