Japanese word

外務省

Pronunciation

Romajigaimushō

Meaning

  • nounMinistry of Foreign Affairs

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 外務省の発表gai mu shō no hap pyō

    announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • 外務省に問い合わせるgai mu shō ni to i a wa se ru

    contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • 外務省のウェブサイトgai mu shō no we bu sa i to

    the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

Definition in Japanese

外交に関する事務を担当する国の行政機関。gai kō ni kan su ru ji mu o tan tō su ru kuni no gyō sei ki kan

Word origin

Combines 外務 (gaimu, "foreign affairs") and 省 (shō, "ministry"), meaning the national government body responsible for foreign affairs.

Usage tips

  • 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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