noun
Chief Cabinet Secretary (Japan)
Specific to the Japanese government: the minister who coordinates cabinet affairs, acts as government spokesperson, and manages the Cabinet Office.
官房長官が記者会見で新政策を発表した。
The Chief Cabinet Secretary announced the new policy at a press conference.
noun
chief of staff; cabinet secretary; executive secretary
General term for a top aide to a head of government or organization, equivalent to chief of staff or cabinet secretary in other countries.
アメリカの大統領首席補佐官は、日本の官房長官に相当する役職だ。
The White House Chief of Staff is a position equivalent to Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary.