English–Japanese

“bureau” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyoku

Example

この局は水道を管理しています。ko no kyoku wa sui dō o kan ri shi te i ma su

This bureau manages the water supply.

Illustration for 局 (bureau)

How to say “bureau” in Japanese

“Bureau” in Japanese is 局 (kyoku).

Marks a distinct organizational unit that handles a particular kind of work.

Full entry for 局: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 局

新しい局の場所を教えてください。atara shi i kyoku no ba sho o oshi e te ku da sa i

Please tell me where the new bureau is.

Tips for using 局

  • In English, bureau can also mean a chest of drawers, but Japanese 局 (kyoku) in this sense refers to an organization or its section, not furniture.

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