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“minister” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidaijin

Example

新しい大臣が決まりました。atara shi i dai jin ga ki ma ri ma shi ta

A new minister has been chosen.

Illustration for 大臣 (minister)

How to say “minister” in Japanese

“Minister” in Japanese is 大臣 (daijin).

Describes a senior official who leads a government ministry and helps direct national administration.

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

Example sentences with 大臣

その大臣は海外の代表と会談しました。so no dai jin wa kai gai no dai hyō to kai dan shi ma shi ta

The minister held talks with an overseas representative.

Tips for using 大臣

  • In English, minister can also mean a religious leader, but 大臣 (daijin) refers to a government official in Japanese.

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