Japanese Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Japanese word
官邸
Pronunciation
Romajikantei
Meaning
- nounofficial residence
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Centers on a residence designated for a high-ranking public official as part of the office's public role.
Common phrases
官邸に入るkan tei ni hai ru
enter the official residence
官邸を訪れるkan tei o otozu re ru
visit the official residence
官邸で会談するkan tei de kai dan su ru
hold talks at the official residence
Similar words
首相官邸shushōkantei: The official residence and workplace assigned to the prime minister.
Definition in Japanese
高い地位にある公務員のために定められた住居。taka i chi i ni a ru kō mu in no ta me ni sada me ra re ta jū kyo
Word origin
官 (kan, "official") combines with 邸 (tei, "residence") to form 官邸 (kantei), meaning a residence assigned to a public official.
Usage tips
- 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.