地方公共団体
Meanings
1
local public body; local government
Legal and administrative term for a local government entity in Japan, such as a prefecture, city, town, or village. Used in official contexts.
Local public bodies are fundamentally aimed at promoting the welfare of residents.
This project is being carried out in cooperation between the national government and local governments.
Usage patterns
- 〈地方公共団体〉が条例を制定するfor a local government to enact an ordinance
This local government enacted its own ordinance.
- 〈地方公共団体〉が住民サービスを提供するfor a local government to provide services to residents
Local governments strive to improve the services they provide to residents.