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vice-minister
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. vice-minister
  2. 2. undersecretary
A high-ranking government official who serves directly below a minister in a government ministry. This title is used in formal administrative and political contexts in Japan's government structure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Isn't he basically using the vice-minister's name as a shield?

Sentence 2

At lunch someone asked me, "so what does a vice-minister actually do all day?"

Sentence 3

She actually praised him for once, saying, "The vice-minister's reasoning holds up."

Sentence 4

We can't move on this without the vice-minister's approval!

Sentence 5

This matter will be finalized upon the vice-minister's decision.