JLPT N1
本省
It’s a formal word for the headquarters of a national government ministry.
Readings
1 Noun
"The Central Ministry / Head Office"
The main, central office of a national government ministry, as opposed to its local or regional branches.
Example
日本 の 各省庁 の 本省 は 、 ほとんど が 東京 に あります 。
The central offices of Japan's ministries and agencies are almost all located in Tokyo.
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2 Noun
"This Ministry / Our Department"
Used by government employees to refer to their own ministry or department.
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