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Meanings
1
governor of Tokyo; metropolitan governor
Specifically refers to the governor of the Tokyo Metropolis (東京都). Not used for governors of other prefectures.
The governor of Tokyo is scheduled to hold a press conference tomorrow.
A new governor of Tokyo was elected.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が都知事に当選するfor someone to be elected governor of Tokyo
She was elected as the new governor of Tokyo.
- 都知事選the Tokyo gubernatorial election
The Tokyo gubernatorial election will be held next month.
- 都知事に立候補するto run as a candidate for Tokyo governor
A former bureaucrat ran for governor of Tokyo.
- 都知事を務めるto serve as governor of Tokyo
He served as governor of Tokyo for two terms.