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administrative official; clerical officer
A government official who handles administrative and clerical duties, as opposed to technical or specialized officers. A formal title used in Japan's civil service system.
裁判所事務官として働いている。
I work as a court clerk.
事務官の採用試験に合格した。
I passed the administrative officer recruitment exam.
外務省の事務官は国際的な業務にも携わる。
Administrative officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are also involved in international affairs.
In the Japanese civil service, 事務官 is contrasted with 技官 (technical officer). Common compound terms: 裁判所事務官 (court clerk), 検察事務官 (prosecution clerk), 外務事務官 (foreign affairs administrative officer). The title indicates a general administrative role within a government ministry or agency. Compare with 事務員 (office worker — used for private sector), 官僚 (bureaucrat — higher-ranking).