What does 当局 mean?
当局 is a Japanese noun meaning “the authorities” in English. It can also be translated as “this office” depending on context. 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 N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
この建物に入るには当局の許可を得る必要がある。
It is necessary to obtain the sanction of the authorities to enter this building.