noun
Refers to the central or main office of an organization, such as a company, government agency, or broadcasting station.
本局からの指示を待っています。
We are waiting for instructions from the main office.
noun
this office; our office
Used by a branch or affiliated office to refer to its own main office, or by the main office itself when speaking of itself. Often used in internal communications.
Our office is currently considering this matter.
noun
this game; the current game
Used in the context of board games like go or shogi to refer to the game currently being played or discussed. Often appears in commentary or match reports.
本局は非常に難しい局面を迎えています。
This game has reached a very difficult position.