noun
independent administrative institution; independent administrative agency
A type of public entity in Japan established under the Act on General Rules for Independent Administrative Agencies. They are separate from the national government and carry out administrative functions with greater autonomy.
国立美術館は独立行政法人として運営されている。
The National Museum of Art is operated as an independent administrative institution.
独立行政法人の役割は、行政の効率化と透明性の向上にある。
The role of independent administrative agencies is to improve administrative efficiency and transparency.