Historical term

office (government department beneath a bureau under the ritsuryō system)

(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups

Shinto priest

to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to administer; to preside over

to rule; to govern; to control

priest; minister; pastor

commandant; commanding officer; general

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairmanship

chairman; presenter; host; moderator; master of ceremonies

Usu. 官,司

office; official

chief; head

司 only

person (usually a woman) who officiates at religious ceremonies (on the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa)

Food, cooking

sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.

command; commander; commandant