Japanese Vocabulary – Government Offices
If you ever need to deal with the government in Japan, then the vocabulary on this page will come in very handy! If you are planning on staying in Japan for an extended time, a visit to the town hall will be at the top of your list.
There is a whole page of Japanese-English vocabulary that can help you in government-related matters. You can also check out our categorized list of Japanese-English vocabulary.
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| 1. | Kencho | Prefectural Office |
| 2. | Shi-yakusho | City hall |
| 3. | Hoken-jo | City health |
| 4. | Yuubin-kyoku | Post office |
| 5. | Keisatsu-sho | Police station |
| 6. | Denwa-kyoku | Telephone company |
| 7. | Suidoo-kyoku | Water district |
| 8. | Zeimu-sho | Bureau of internal revenue |
| 9. | Shooboo-sho | Fire station |
| 10. | Un yu kyoku | Land transportation office |
| 11. | Shakai hoken kyoku | Social security system |
| 12. | Kishoo-choo | Weather monitoring company |
| 13. | Monbu-kyoku | Department of education |
| 14. | Roodoo-kyoku | Department of labor and employment |
| 15. | Tsuugan-kyoku | Department of trade in industry |
| 16. | Kankoo-kyoku | Department of tourism |
| 17. | Kokuboo-shoo | Department of national defense |
| 18. | Hoomu-kyoku | Department of justice |
| 19. | Denryoku-kaisha | Electric company |
| 20. | Tooshi-I in-kai | Security commission |
| 21. | Gaimu-sho | Department of foreign affairs |
| 22. | Saibansho | Trial court |
| 23. | Kikka keisatsu | National police |
| 24. | Rikugun chuuton chi | Army camp |
| 25. | Kaigun | Navy |
| 26. | Kuugun kichi | Air force base |
| 27. | Gikai | Congress |
| 28. | Ookura-shoo | Department of treasury |
| 29. | Zeimusho | Revenue office |
| 30. | Zeikan | Custom |
| 31. | Tosho kan | Library |
| 32. | Ryooji-kan | Consulate |
| 33. | Taishi-kan | Embassy |
| 34. | Yushutsu-shinko-chiku-kyoku | Export processing zone |
