noun, noun, used as a suffix
General term for an organizational unit within a larger structure, such as a government bureau or a company department. Also used as a suffix in compound names.
彼は総務局に配属された。
He was assigned to the General Affairs Bureau.
気象局が台風情報を発表した。
The Meteorological Agency issued typhoon information.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
post office; broadcasting station; channel; exchange
Abbreviation used in compound words for specific types of offices or stations, such as 郵便局 (post office), 放送局 (broadcasting station), or 電話局 (telephone exchange). Not used as a standalone word for these meanings.
この書類を郵便局に出してきて。
Please take these documents to the post office.
地元の放送局でニュースを担当している。
I'm in charge of the news at the local broadcasting station.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
affair; situation; state of things
Refers to the current state or circumstances of a matter. Often used in set expressions like 局に当たる (to handle the situation) or 局を察する (to grasp the situation). Somewhat formal or literary.
彼は冷静に局に当たった。
He dealt with the situation calmly.
局を誤ると大きな損失を招く。
Misjudging the situation can lead to great losses.
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter
Counter or noun for a match or game in board games like go or shogi. Also used in compounds like 一局 (one game).
昨日、友人と将棋を一局指した。
Yesterday, I played a game of shogi with a friend.
この局は彼の勝ちで終わった。
This game ended in his victory.