Minister
01
大臣, 牧師
a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance
例
The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday service.
牧師は日曜礼拝で許しについて力強い説教をしました。
The couple asked their minister to officiate their wedding ceremony.
カップルは彼らの牧師に結婚式を執り行うよう頼んだ。
02
大臣
the person who is the head of a specific department within the government, responsible for managing policies, operations, and administration related to that department
例
As head of the Department of Finance, the minister oversees the country's economic policies and fiscal management.
財務省の長として、大臣は国の経済政策と財政管理を監督します。
Leading the Ministry of Health, the minister spearheads initiatives to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality nationwide.
厚生省を率いる大臣は、全国的に医療へのアクセスと質を向上させるための取り組みを主導しています。
03
大臣、公使
a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador
例
The minister to France attended the diplomatic reception.
Ministers negotiate treaties on behalf of their governments.
04
大臣, 国務大臣
a person appointed to a high office in the government
to minister
01
奉仕する, 説教する
to fulfill a role in religious service or guidance, providing support and leadership within a community
Intransitive
例
After completing seminary, she decided to minister to a local community as a pastor.
神学校を卒業した後、彼女は牧師として地元のコミュニティに奉仕することを決めました。
The clergyman had dedicated his life to ministering to the spiritual needs of the congregation.
牧師は、会衆の精神的な必要に奉仕するために自分の人生を捧げていました。
02
世話をする, 看護する
to care for or address the needs or concerns of someone
Intransitive: to minister to sb
例
He dedicated his time to ministering to the elderly in his community.
彼は自分の時間をコミュニティの高齢者を世話することに捧げた。
The volunteers ministered to the victims of the disaster, providing food and shelter.
ボランティアは災害の被害者に食料と避難所を提供し、奉仕しました。
