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知事
chiji
Description
「知事」は、日本の都道府県のいちばん上のリーダーです。
"知事" is the top leader of a prefecture in Japan.
知事は選挙で選ばれて、その地域の政治を進めます。
The 知事 is elected and leads the politics of that area.
Meanings
知事chiji
governor of a prefecture (in Japan)
東京都の知事はテレビでよく話します。
The governor of Tokyo often speaks on TV.
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Notes
- Etymology
知 (to govern) + 事 (affairs); historically "one who manages affairs."
- Nuance
A 知事 leads a prefecture, while a 市長 leads a city.
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