総務(そうむ)

そうむ
noun
general affairs; administration
1. general affairs; administration; administrative department
The department or function within an organization that handles administrative tasks such as office management, facilities, internal communications, and HR-related duties. Composed of 総 (general, overall) + 務 (duties, affairs). Also used in government contexts, as in 総務省 (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications).
総務(そうむ)部(ぶ)に異動(いどう)になった。
I was transferred to the general affairs department.
その件(けん)は総務(そうむ)に問(と)い合(あ)わせてください。
Please inquire with the general affairs department about that matter.
総務(そうむ)省(しょう)が新(あたら)しい統計(とうけい)データを発表(はっぴょう)した。
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released new statistical data.

USAGE:
In a corporate context, 総務(そうむ)部(ぶ) handles office supplies, building maintenance, company events, and other administrative functions. In government, 総務(そうむ)省(しょう) is a major ministry responsible for local government, telecommunications, statistics, and postal services.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 総務(そうむ)部(ぶ) (general affairs department)
  • 総務(そうむ)省(しょう) (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
  • 総務(そうむ)課(か) (general affairs section)
  • 総務(そうむ)担当(たんとう) (person in charge of general affairs)
general
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