大臣
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Noun meaning 'cabinet minister' or 'government minister'. Refers to a high-ranking official in the Japanese government. Example: 『外務大臣』 (gaimu daijin, 'Minister of Foreign Affairs').
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大臣
だいじん
cabinet minister
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Memory Hook
Imagine a minister in a cabinet meeting. You say, 『大臣』 (daijin, 'cabinet minister') — 'die-jin' as in a high-ranking official with important duties!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『大臣』 (daijin, 'cabinet minister') are key political figures appointed by the Prime Minister to head government ministries, often featured in news and political dramas.
Forms
Base: 大臣Noun meaning 'cabinet minister' or 'government minister'. Refers to a high-ranking official in the Japanese government. Example: 『外務大臣』 (gaimu daijin, 'Minister of Foreign Affairs').