役人
やくにん
government official
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun
government official
Example sentences
役人への袖の下だよ。
It's a sop to Cerberus.
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The customs officials examined the boxes.
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A government official's stately mansion was looted.
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He was elected an official by the inhabitants of this town.
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In a democracy, the people elect their government officials directly.
More examples (7)
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Some officials may have been corrupted.
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Those officials don't understand finance at all.
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The official could not deal with the complaint himself.
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The official got the sack for currying favor with the contractors.
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Finance Ministry officials tried to boost confidence in recovery.
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The official was suspected of accepting bribes from the construction companies.
多くの実業家たちは政府の役人にとり入るために、進物や金を惜しげもなくあたえる。
Many businessmen, in order to curry favor with government officials, will shower them with gifts and money.