官府
かんぷ · kanpu
Government (office)
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How it’s used
Archaic or literary term for government authority, found in historical texts and samurai-era fiction, not in modern conversation.
Distinguish from 政府 (seifu), which is the standard modern word for government.
Example sentences
官府の役人が村に来た。
A government official came to the village.
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悪党は官府に捕まった。
The villain was caught by the authorities.
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What does 官府 mean?
Government (office).
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かんぷ (kanpu). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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