官庁
かんちょう
kanchou
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 70 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

官庁 (かんちょう (kanchou)) means "Government office". The reading is かんちょう (kanchou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Government office

Also : Government agency · Authorities

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Example Sentences

その問題を解決するには官庁に相談する必要がある。

そのもんだいをかいけつするにはかんちょうにそうだんするひつようがある。

To solve that problem, we need to consult the government office.

給付金の申請は近所の官庁で行える。

きゅうふきんのしんせいはきんじょのかんちょうでおこなえる。

You can apply for benefits at your local government office.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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