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What does 知事 (ちじ, chiji) mean?

知事 (ちじ, chiji) means governor (of a prefecture).

Quick facts
Readingちじ
Romajichiji
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ちじ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonchiji

governor (of a prefecture)

  1. 1noun prefectural governor

Example sentences

  • A new governor was elected.

  • The governor announced a new plan.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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