閣僚 (kakuryou) Japanese meaning: cabinet minister | KotomoraThe prime minister announced the new cabinet ministers.
One of the cabinet ministers explained it at a press conference.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が閣僚に就任するfor someone to take office as a cabinet minister
She took office as a cabinet minister, serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
閣僚を務めるto serve as a cabinet minister
He has served as a cabinet minister for many years.
内閣改造で閣僚が交代するfor cabinet ministers to be replaced in a cabinet reshuffle
閣僚を辞任するfor a cabinet minister to resign from their post
He resigned as a cabinet minister to take responsibility for the scandal.
Several cabinet ministers were replaced in the cabinet reshuffle.
ministerial council; council of ministers
