～庁
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Suffix meaning 'office' or 'agency' attached to nouns to form names of organizations. For example, 『警察庁』 (keisatsuchō, 'National Police Agency').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are discussing government services and local agencies while planning a community event in their neighborhood.
～庁
ちょう
office, agency (suffix)
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a government office with a sign that says 'chō' (庁) — it's an agency! 'Chō' sounds like 'chow' (food), but here it's where officials 'chow down' on paperwork.
Cultural Note
The suffix ～庁 (chō) is commonly used in names of government agencies in Japan, such as 『警察庁』 (keisatsuchō, 'National Police Agency') or 『環境庁』 (kankyōchō, 'Environment Agency'). It denotes official administrative offices.
Forms
Base: ～庁Suffix meaning 'office' or 'agency' attached to nouns to form names of organizations. For example, 『警察庁』 (keisatsuchō, 'National Police Agency').