府知事
Meanings
1
prefectural governor (of Osaka or Kyoto)
Refers specifically to the governor of a 府 (fu), which in modern Japan means Osaka or Kyoto. Compare 県知事 for other prefectures.
See also: 県知事
The Osaka prefectural governor held a press conference.
The Kyoto gubernatorial election will be held next month.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が府知事に当選するfor someone to be elected governor
He was elected governor in last month's election.
- 府知事を務めるto serve as governor
She served two terms as governor.
- 府知事に就任するto take office as governor
The new governor is scheduled to take office this month.