“Authorities” in Japanese
Short answer
Authorities in Japanese is “当局” (toukyoku). Full meaning: authorities, relevant authorities, authorities concerned; this office.
Other ways to say “Authorities” in Japanese
官憲
kanken officials, authorities
官庁
kanchou government office, government agency, authorities
公儀
kougi imperial court, shogunate government, authorities, public affairs, official, government
官廰
kanchou government office, government agency, authorities
官廳
kanchou government office, government agency, authorities
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