高官 (こうかん, koukan) Japanese meaning: high official | KotomoraHe is a high official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
High officials attended the meeting.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の高官a senior official of (a country/government)
A senior American official visited Japan.
高官に就任するto be appointed to a senior official post
He was appointed to a senior post in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
高官が明らかにするa senior official reveals/discloses (something)
A senior government official disclosed the plan.
high rank and office; persons in high positions
high-level talks; senior official consultations
