Vocab Info
N3 Noun
知事prefectural governor
Dictionary Definition
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Noun
1.
prefectural governor
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知事 【ちじ】
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知事の任期は四年であると聞いた。
I heard that the term of office for a governor is four years.
- N3
僕のお父さんは埼玉県の知事を務めています。
My father serves as the governor of Saitama Prefecture.
- N3
前の知事は議会の不信任議決によって失職してしまいました。
The previous governor was removed from office due to a vote of no confidence by the assembly.
- N3
知事は住民による直接選挙で選ばれるため、選挙活動が非常に大事である。
Governors are elected through direct elections by residents, so election campaigns are crucial.
- N3
少し前に大阪府の知事を務めていた人って、以前はお笑い芸人だったんだっけ?
Wasn't the person who served as the governor of Osaka Prefecture until recently a former comedian?
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