noun
authorities; relevant authorities
Refers to the government office, agency, or officials in charge of a particular matter. Often used in news reports and formal contexts.
当局は事件の詳細をまだ発表していない。
The authorities have not yet released the details of the incident.
この問題に
We are currently discussing this issue with the relevant authorities.
noun
this office; our office
Used by an organization to refer to itself in formal announcements or correspondence. Equivalent to 'this office' or 'we' in official contexts.
当局の見解は以下の通りです。
Our office's view is as follows.
ご不明な点は当局までお問い合わせください。
Please direct any inquiries to this office.