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官僚
An official in a government department, typically one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people's needs. They are the professional staff of the executive branch.
Examples in context
エリート官僚が政策の立案を担う。
Elite bureaucrats are responsible for drafting policies.
官僚主導の政治からの脱却を目指す。
We aim to break away from bureaucrat-led politics.
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