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“prefectural office” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikenchō

Example

父は県庁で働いています。chichi wa ken chō de hatara i te i ma su

My father works at the prefectural office.

Illustration for 県庁 (prefectural office)

How to say “prefectural office” in Japanese

“Prefectural office” in Japanese is 県庁 (kenchō).

Refers to the administrative office that manages affairs for an entire prefecture.

Full entry for 県庁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 県庁

県庁の窓口で手続きをします。ken chō no mado guchi de te tsuzu ki o shi ma su

I complete the procedure at the prefectural office counter.

Tips for using 県庁

  • A prefectural office handles matters beyond the boundaries of individual cities, towns, and villages within the prefecture.

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