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administration, government, public administration
The management and execution of government affairs and public services. Refers to the executive branch of government and its functions, as distinct from legislation and the judiciary.
行政サービスを利用する。
I use government services.
行政の効率化が求められている。
Greater efficiency in public administration is being demanded.
地方行政の改革が進まないと、住民の不満は解消されない。
Unless reform of local government administration progresses, residents' dissatisfaction won't be resolved.
USAGE:
行政 refers specifically to the executive branch and its activities, as opposed to 立法 (legislation) and 司法 (judiciary). In everyday contexts, it often refers to local government services and bureaucracy.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 行政サービス: government/administrative services
- 行政機関: government agency
- 地方行政: local government administration
- 行政改革: administrative reform
- 行政処分: administrative action/penalty