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大臣

おとど
大殿
[otodo]
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Meanings

1.Noun

minister (of government); noble

Other Readings

大臣」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

彼は財務大臣に任命されたんだ。

He was appointed finance minister.

新しい大臣が就任したらしいよ。

A new minister seems to have taken office.

大臣としての責任は重いと思う。

I think the responsibility as minister is heavy.