This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

太政官

Readings

Kana: だじょうかん、だいじょうかん、おおいまつりごとのつかさ
Romaji: dajōkan, daijōkan, ooimatsurigotonotsukasa
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Grand Council of State (1868-1885 CE)

2

Department of State (under the ritsuryo system)

Note: usu. だいじょうかん
See also: 律令制

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 タ、 ふと.い、 ふと.る
Meanings: plump, thick, big around
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 まつりごと、 まん
Meanings: politics, government
Reading: カン
Meanings: bureaucrat, the government, organ