Translation and Meaning of: 知事 - chiji
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 知事 (chiji) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: chiji
Kana: ちじ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Mayor
Meaning in English: prefectural governor
Definition: The head of a local government.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (知事) chiji
The Japanese word 知事 (Chiji) is made up of two kanjis: 知 (chi), which means "knowledge" or "knowledge", and 事 (ji), which means "subject" or "business". Together they form the term that refers to the governor of a province in Japan. The etymology of the word dates back to the EDO period (1603-1868), when the feudal governance system was in force. At that time, the term was used to refer to the leader of a region or province, who was responsible for managing local issues in the name of the shogunate. With the Meiji restoration in 1868, the feudal system was abolished and Japan adopted a centralized government system. However, the term 知事 continued to be used to refer to the governor of a province, who was now appointed by the central government. Nowadays, there are 47 知事 in Japan, each responsible for one of the 47 provinces of the country. They are elected by the people and have executive, legislative and judicial powers in their respective provinces.How to Write in Japanese - (知事) chiji
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Synonyms and Similar - (知事) chiji
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
県知事; 都知事; 府知事; 市長
Words containing: 知事
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Words with the same pronunciation: ちじ chiji
Example Sentences - (知事) chiji
Below are some example sentences:
この都道府県の知事はとても有能です。
Kono todōfuken no chiji wa totemo yūnō desu
The governor of this prefecture is very competent.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 都道府県 - term used in Japan to refer to the country's 47 prefectures
- の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two words
- 知事 - political position equivalent to governor of a province
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 有能 - adjective meaning "competent" or "capable"
- です - verb "to be" in the present, used to indicate an affirmation or a description
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Other words of the same type: noun
See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Mayor" é "(知事) chiji". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
