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VocabJLPT N3

cabinet minister

Noun

Definitions

1. cabinet minister
2. Minister (government)

This noun refers to a government minister, a high-ranking official who heads a department or ministry in the government. Examples include the Prime Minister or the Minister of Finance. It is commonly seen in news articles about politics and government affairs.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wow, a minister actually apologized — that's rare!

Sentence 2

Ugh, that answer totally feels like the minister is dodging the question!

Sentence 3

I watched the news about the minister at lunch and just sighed.

Sentence 4

You really think a minister will move that easily?

Sentence 5

Apparently the minister arrived earlier than scheduled.