English–Japanese
“governor” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichiji
Example
来週、知事が学校を訪問します。rai shū chi ji ga gak kō o hō mon shi ma su
The governor will visit a school next week.
How to say “governor” in Japanese
“Governor” in Japanese is 知事 (chiji).
Describes the public leader who governs a prefecture and directs its administrative affairs.
Example sentences with 知事
住民は、知事の説明に耳を傾けました。jū min wa chi ji no setsu mei ni mimi o katamu ke ma shi ta
The residents listened carefully to the governor's explanation.
Tips for using 知事
- English speakers may associate governor with a US state, but 知事 (chiji) normally means the elected leader of a Japanese prefecture.