English–Japanese

“ministry of foreign affairs” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigaimushō

Example

外務省は新しい方針を発表しました。gai mu shō wa atara shi i hō shin o hap pyō shi ma shi ta

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new policy.

Illustration for 外務省 (ministry of foreign affairs)

How to say “ministry of foreign affairs” in Japanese

“Ministry of foreign affairs” in Japanese is 外務省 (gaimushō).

外務省 (Gaimushō) denotes a national government ministry responsible for managing a country's foreign relations and diplomatic affairs.

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

Example sentences with 外務省

海外で困ったときは、外務省に相談できます。kai gai de koma tta to ki wa gai mu shō ni sō dan de ki ma su

If you run into trouble abroad, you can consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tips for using 外務省

  • In English-language news, 外務省 (gaimushō) is often abbreviated as MOFA, formed from its English name, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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