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自治
jichi
Description
「自治」は、自分たちのことを自分たちで決めて管理することです。
"自治" means deciding and managing your own affairs by yourselves.
町や大学、学生の会などで、この言葉がよく使われます。
This word is often used in towns, universities, and student organizations.
Meanings
自治jichi
self-government; managing one's own affairs
この町は自治がしっかりしている。
This town has strong self-governance.
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Notes
- Etymology
自 (self) + 治 (govern/rule), literally 'governing oneself'.
- Nuance
Often appears in compounds like 自治体 (municipality) and 地方自治 (local autonomy).
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