noun
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
Official title of the Japanese cabinet minister responsible for economic, trade, and industrial policy.
経済産業大臣が新しいエネルギー政策を発表した。
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a new energy policy.
Refers to the ministry itself (METI), while 経済産業大臣 is the minister heading it.
Compound of 経済 (economy), 産業 (industry), and 大臣 (minister). The ministry was formed in 2001 through the merger of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and other agencies.