～庁
～ちょう
chou
VocabularyLevel 74 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～庁 (～ちょう (chou)) means "government office". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
government office
Also : agency
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～庁 (～ちょう) means 'government office'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of government office.
Example Sentences
文化庁は日本の文化財を管理しています。
ぶんかちょうはにほんのぶんかざいをかんりしています。
The Agency for Cultural Affairs manages Japan's cultural properties.
気象庁が台風の進路を予測しています。
きしょうちょうがたいふうのしんろをよそくしています。
The Japan Meteorological Agency is predicting the typhoon's path.
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