知事
ちじ
chiji
nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

知事 (ちじ (chiji)) means "prefectural governor". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

prefectural governor

Also : governor · regional head

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 知事 (ちじ) means 'prefectural governor'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of prefectural governor.

Example Sentences

私は知事が好きです。

わたしはちじがすきです。

I like prefectural governor.

東京都の知事が会見を開いた。

とうきょうとのちじがかいけんをひらいた。

The governor of Tokyo held a press conference.

Kanji in this word

知
Know
Kunし.る、し.らせる
Onち
JLPT N4
事
Fact / Thing / Matter
Kunこと、つか.う、つか.える
Onじ、ず
JLPT N4

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