high official; senior government official
Refers to a person holding a high-ranking position in government or public administration.
彼は外務省の高官だ。
He is a high official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
高官たちが会議に出席した。
High officials attended the meeting.
A senior American official visited Japan.
He was appointed to a senior post in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A senior government official disclosed the plan.
high rank and office; persons in high positions
high-level talks; senior official consultations