省庁
Meanings
1
ministries and government offices; the authorities
Collective term for central government ministries and agencies. Often used in news and formal contexts.
A reorganization of ministries and government offices was carried out.
We are waiting for an announcement from the authorities.
Usage patterns
- 省庁が〈事〉を発表するa ministry/agency announces something
Each ministry announced a new policy.
- 省庁間で〈動詞〉to do something between/across ministries
A system for sharing information between ministries is needed.