法相
Meanings
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abbreviation
Abbreviation of 法務大臣 (ほうむだいじん). Used in news and political contexts.
See also: 法務大臣
The Minister of Justice announced a new policy at the press conference.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が法相に就任するfor someone to be appointed Minister of Justice
The lawmaker who was appointed the new Minister of Justice held a press conference.
- 法相を辞任するto resign as Minister of Justice
He resigned as Minister of Justice to take responsibility for the scandal.
- 法相が〈事〉について発言するfor the Minister of Justice to comment on something
The Minister of Justice commented on the death penalty system.