authorities; relevant authorities
Refers to the government office, agency, or officials in charge of a particular matter. Often used in news reports and formal contexts.
The authorities have not yet released the details of the incident.
この問題については、関係当局と協議中です。
We are currently discussing this issue with the relevant authorities.
this office; our office
Used by an organization to refer to itself in formal announcements or correspondence. Equivalent to 'this office' or 'we' in official contexts.
当局の見解は以下の通りです。
Our office's view is as follows.
ご不明な点は当局までお問い合わせください。
Please direct any inquiries to this office.
The authorities announced the cause of the accident.
The residents evacuated in accordance with the authorities' instructions.
The authorities are investigating the illegal transactions.
The information was promptly reported to the authorities.
investigating authorities; law enforcement authority
port authorities