県知事 (kenchiji) Japanese meaning: prefectural governor | KotomoraThe new prefectural governor took office today.
The prefectural governor set up a disaster response headquarters.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が県知事に当選するto be elected as prefectural governor
He was elected prefectural governor in last month's election.
県知事を務めるto serve as prefectural governor
She served as prefectural governor for ten years.
県知事選に出馬するto run in the gubernatorial election
He plans to run in next year's gubernatorial election.
県知事に就任するto take office as prefectural governor
The new prefectural governor took office this month.