This is the 3220th most frequent Japanese word.
外務
"Foreign affairs."
The word '外務' refers to 'foreign affairs' and is used here in the title of a government official, 外務大臣, emphasizing diplomatic activities.
彼は外務大臣として活躍しました。
He has served as a Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In this context, '外務' is used as a general term for foreign or diplomatic affairs.
外務に関する情報を集めています。
I am gathering information related to foreign affairs.
In this sentence, '外務' refers to external or foreign operations within a corporate context.