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government offices; public agencies; government bodies
A collective term for national government agencies and local government offices. Encompasses both central government ministries and local municipal offices.
官公庁に届け出を出す。
To submit a notification to a government office.
官公庁は土日は休みだ。
Government offices are closed on weekends.
官公庁の手続きは複雑で時間がかかることが多い。
Procedures at government offices are often complex and time-consuming.
USAGE:
A formal term used in administrative, legal, and business contexts. 官 refers to national government and 公 refers to local public bodies. Together, 官公庁 covers all levels of government.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 官公庁の手続き (government office procedures)
- 官公庁向け (for government agencies)
- 官公庁に勤める (to work at a government office)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 役所: government office, city hall — more colloquial, usually local
- 省庁: ministries and agencies — specifically central government
- 行政機関: administrative body — formal, broader term