総督
Meanings
1
Historical or colonial title for a high-ranking official governing a territory on behalf of a sovereign. In modern contexts, may refer to the Governor-General of Commonwealth realms.
The Viceroy of India once governed as the representative of the British monarch.
The Governor-General of Canada performs a ceremonial role as the monarch's representative.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉総督the Governor-General of <place>
He was appointed Governor-General of India.
- 〈人〉が総督に任命されるfor someone to be appointed as governor-general
A new governor-general was appointed by the king.
- 〈人〉が総督を務めるfor someone to serve as governor-general
She served as governor-general for five years.