noun
State Minister in Charge of Science and Technology Policy
A specific Japanese government post; used in political and administrative contexts.
科学技術政策担当大臣が会見で方針を説明した。
The State Minister in Charge of Science and Technology Policy explained the policy at the press conference.
Compound of 科学技術 (science and technology), 政策 (policy), 担当 (in charge), and 大臣 (minister).