also: おおともいのつかさ
Oversight Department (ritsuryō system)
Historical term for a bureau under the 太政官 (Department of State) in the ritsuryō legal system. Not used in modern government.
Under the ritsuryō system, the Oversight Department handled practical affairs under the Department of State.
Modern standard spelling.
Historical spelling using an outdated kanji.
Ancient Japanese reading; primarily of historical interest.
From 弁 (oversight, management) + 官 (government office). The reading おおともいのつかさ is an ancient native Japanese gloss.