English–Japanese
“official residence” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikantei
Example
首相は官邸に戻りました。shu shō wa kan tei ni modo ri ma shi ta
The prime minister returned to the official residence.
How to say “official residence” in Japanese
“Official residence” in Japanese is 官邸 (kantei).
Centers on a residence designated for a high-ranking public official as part of the office's public role.
Example sentences with 官邸
首相は官邸で記者会見を開きました。shu shō wa kan tei de ki sha kai ken o hira ki ma shi ta
The prime minister held a press conference at the official residence.
Tips for using 官邸
- In Japanese news, 官邸 (kantei) often refers specifically to the prime minister's official residence, making the term more specific than the general English word residence.