Meaning of 知事 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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知事JLPT 3
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Kana Readingちじ
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Romajichiji
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- prefectural governor
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Example Sentences
知事, ちじ used in context
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He dared to visit the governor of New York State.
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He rose from day laborer to governor.
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He said that he would be elected and that he would become governor.
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He is the governor's longtime companion.
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He ran for Governor of the state four years ago.
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His term of office as governor expires next January.
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Kanji found in this word
matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly
On: ジ, ズ
Kun: こと, つか.う, つか.える
8 strokes
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