noun
Ministry of Railways (1920-1943)
Historical term for the Japanese government ministry that oversaw railways from 1920 to 1943. Used in historical contexts.
鉄道省は戦前に日本の鉄道網を管理していた。
The Ministry of Railways managed Japan's railway network before the war.
Compound of 鉄道 (tetsudō, 'railway') and 省 (shō, 'ministry'). The name reflects its function as the government ministry responsible for railways.