補佐官 (ほさかん, hosakan) Japanese meaning: aide | KotomoraThe prime minister's aide explained at the press conference.
He is involved in policy planning as a ministerial aide.
Word family
chief of staff
presidential aide
Etymology
Compound of 補佐 (ほさ, 'assistance, aid') and 官 (かん, 'official, government position'). The term is a modern bureaucratic title.
