English–Japanese
“official business” in Japanese
How to say “official business” in Japanese
“Official business” in Japanese is 公務 (kōmu).
It refers to work carried out for a public institution or as an official responsibility, not for personal business.
Example sentences with 公務
議員は公務を終えて、帰宅します。gi in wa kō mu o o e te ki taku shi ma su
The lawmaker finishes official business and goes home.
Tips for using 公務
- The English phrase official business often describes the reason for a trip or task, while 公務 (kōmu) specifically highlights its public or official nature.
Other Japanese words for “official business”
父は公用で東京へ行きます。chichi wa kō yō de tō kyō e i ki ma su
My father goes to Tokyo on official business.