governor of Tokyo; metropolitan governor
Specifically refers to the governor of the Tokyo Metropolis (東京都). Not used for governors of other prefectures.
The governor of Tokyo is scheduled to hold a press conference tomorrow.
A new governor of Tokyo was elected.
She was elected as the new governor of Tokyo.
The Tokyo gubernatorial election will be held next month.
A former bureaucrat ran for governor of Tokyo.
He served as governor of Tokyo for two terms.
Compound of 都 (to, 'metropolis', referring to Tokyo) and 知事 (chiji, 'governor').