百ひゃく僚りょう

noun

all government officials; many officials

Formal, somewhat literary term referring collectively to government officials or bureaucrats. Often used in historical or official contexts.

• 百ひゃく僚りょうが一いち堂どうに会かいした。

  All the government officials gathered in one place.

• その政せい策さくは百ひゃく僚りょうの賛さん同どうを得えた。

  The policy gained the approval of all the officials.