地方自治体
Meanings
1
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.
Local governments are responsible for providing services to residents.
Each municipality establishes that ordinance independently.
Usage patterns
- 地方自治体が〈事〉を運営するfor a local government to run/administer something
The local government runs the public facility.
- 地方自治体に〈事〉を申請するto apply to a local government for something
When you move, you apply to the local government for a change of address.
- 地方自治体から〈物〉を受けるto receive something (e.g. a subsidy) from a local government
This project receives a subsidy from the local government.