官僚
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Base noun form. Refers to a government official or the administrative system as a whole. Use as a subject or object in sentences, e.g., 『官僚は働きます』 (kanryou wa hatarakimasu, 'The bureaucrat works').
Theme
In a café, User chats with their colleague Aiko about government efficiency and the role of bureaucrats in modern society.
官僚
かんりょう
bureaucrat / bureaucracy
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'bureau' (sounds like 官僚 kanryou) full of officials pushing papers — 'bureau-crat' → 官僚 (kanryou, 'bureaucrat').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『官僚』 (kanryou, 'bureaucrat') often refers to government officials who play a key role in policy-making. They are known for their influence in shaping laws and regulations, and the term can carry connotations of efficiency or red tape depending on context.
Forms
Base: 官僚Base noun form. Refers to a government official or the administrative system as a whole. Use as a subject or object in sentences, e.g., 『官僚は働きます』 (kanryou wa hatarakimasu, 'The bureaucrat works').