What does 当局 mean?
当局 is a Japanese noun meaning “the authorities” in English. It is written as 当局 in kanji, とうきょく in hiragana, and toukyoku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
当局は事故の原因を調べている。
The authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
この件は当局に報告した。
I reported this matter to the authorities.