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地方自治体
chihou jichitai
Description
「地方自治体」は、県や市、町など、その地域を自分たちで動かす政府のことです。
"地方自治体" refers to the government of an area, such as a prefecture, city, or town, that manages itself.
国とはちがい、地方自治体はその土地に住む人の生活に近いサービスをします。
Unlike the country, 地方自治体 provides services closer to the daily lives of the people living there.
Meanings
地方自治体chihou jichitai
local government body (prefecture, city, town, etc.)
ゴミの集め方は地方自治体によってちがいます。
The way garbage is collected varies by local government.
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Notes
- Word formation
地方 (region) + 自治 (self-government) + 体 (body/organization), i.e. a self-governing regional entity.
- Nuance
Often shortened to just 自治体; refers to prefectures, cities, towns, and villages collectively.
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