都と県けん

noun

Tokyo and other prefectures; prefectures (excl. Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido)

Administrative term referring to Tokyo (都) and other prefectures (県), often used in contrast with 道 (Hokkaido) and 府 (Kyoto/Osaka). The exact scope depends on context; sometimes excludes the three special prefectures, sometimes includes them loosely.

See also: 都道府県

• 都と県けんをまたぐ移い動どうは自じ粛しゅくが求もとめられた。