also: ぶんかしょう
noun
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Abbreviation of 文部科学大臣, used in news and official contexts.
See also: 文部科学大臣
文科相は新しい教育政策を発表した。
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced a new education policy.
Full official title; 文科相 is the abbreviated form used in headlines and casual reference.
Abbreviation of 文部科学大臣 (もんぶかがくだいじん), combining 文部科学 (education, culture, sports, science and technology) and 大臣 (minister).