Japanese Conversation · Level 36
90 words
Japanese word
日本政府
Pronunciation
Romajinihonseifu
Meaning
- nounJapanese government
Example
日本政府はその問題を調べています。nihonseifu wa so no mon dai o shira be te i ma su
The Japanese government is looking into the issue.
More examples
日本政府は新しい制度を導入しました。nihonseifu wa atara shi i sei do o dō nyū shi ma shi ta
The Japanese government introduced a new system.
Core concept
Refers to the national government of Japan, which conducts the country's administration and manages its public affairs.
Common phrases
日本政府の対応nihonseifu no tai ō
the Japanese government's response
日本政府の発表nihonseifu no hap pyō
the Japanese government's announcement
Definition in Japanese
日本の国政を担い、行政を行う政府。nihon no koku sei o nina i gyō sei o okona u sei fu
Word origin
日本 (Nihon, "Japan") combines with 政府 (seifu, "government") to form a compound meaning the government of Japan.
Usage tips
- In English news, Japanese government often works as a noun modifier in phrases such as Japanese government officials and Japanese government policy.