government affairs; state affairs; official duties
Refers to the administrative and political work of government, often used in formal or news contexts.
大臣は政務に追われている。
The minister is busy with government affairs.
The minister is refraining from other activities in order to devote himself to official duties.
政務の合間に記者会見が行われた。
A press conference was held between official duties.
Government affairs have stalled due to the long recess.
The new deputy minister has been put in charge of government affairs.
行政 refers to public administration and the executive branch, whereas 政務 focuses on the political and policy-related duties of officials.
政治 refers broadly to politics, ideology, and elections, while 政務 refers specifically to the practical administrative duties carried out by officials.
政務 covers general governmental or administrative affairs, while 党務 specifically means the internal affairs of a political party.
業務 means business or work duties within a company or organization, whereas 政務 means duties specifically related to government, though both share the kanji 務.
parliamentary official; parliamentary secretary
three top political posts in a ministry; minister, vice minister, and parliamentary secretary
parliamentary vice-minister; deputy minister; assistant minister
Compound of 政 (government, politics) and 務 (duty, task). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys 'governmental duties'.