～省
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Suffix meaning 'ministry' in government contexts. Attaches to nouns to form ministry names, e.g., 『財務省』 (zaimusho, 'Ministry of Finance').
Theme
In a business meeting, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss government departments related to their project.
～省
しょう
kind of ministry (suffix)
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'ministry' as a 'sho' (省) that governs — like the 'show' of government! 'Show' → 省 (sho, 'ministry').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～省』 (sho) is used in the names of government ministries, such as 『外務省』 (gaimusho, 'Ministry of Foreign Affairs'), reflecting the country's administrative structure.
Forms
Base: ～省Suffix meaning 'ministry' in government contexts. Attaches to nouns to form ministry names, e.g., 『財務省』 (zaimusho, 'Ministry of Finance').