副知事

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Japanese

Kanji in this term
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Etymology

(fuku-, vice-, assistant) +‎ 知事 (chiji, governor)

Pronunciation

Noun

副知事(ふくちじ) (fukuchiji

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  1. lieutenant governor; deputy governor
    Synonym: 副総督

Usage notes

Generally refers for the deputy governors of Japanese prefectures. 副総督 (ふくそうとく, ​fukusōtoku) is used for lieutenant or deputy governors outside Japan.

Korean

Hanja in this term

Noun

副知事 (bujisa) (hangeul 부지사)

  1. hanja form? of 부지사 (deputy governor)