地ち方ほう自じ治ち体たい

noun

local government; municipality; local authority

Refers to administrative bodies at the prefectural or municipal level in Japan, such as cities, towns, and villages. Often used in discussions of public services, budgets, and local autonomy.

• 地ち方ほう自じ治ち体たいは住じゅう民みんサービスを提てい供きょうする責せき任にんがある。

  Local governments are responsible for providing services to residents.