県庁所在地 (けんちょうしょざいち) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
prefectural capital
Refers to the city where the prefectural government offices are located. Used in administrative, geographic, and everyday contexts.
exist, outskirts, suburbs
Similar words
- 県庁
県庁 refers to the prefectural government office building or organization itself, while 県庁所在地 is the city where that office is located.
- 都道府県庁所在地
A broader term covering the capitals of Tokyo (都), Hokkaido (道), Osaka/Kyoto (府), and other prefectures (県). 県庁所在地 is specific to regular prefectures.
Etymology
Compound of 県庁 (prefectural office) + 所在地 (location). The reading is standard on'yomi.
