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VocabJLPT N2
urban prefecture
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (urban) prefecture (i.e. Osaka and Kyoto)
  2. 2. centre (e.g. of learning)
  3. 3. (government) office
A suffix or standalone word referring to a urban prefecture in Japan, specifically used for Osaka and Kyoto. It is one of the designations used in Japan's administrative system to classify certain large metropolitan regions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Osaka Prefecture has strengthened security measures for large-scale events.

Sentence 2

Is it true that Kyoto Prefecture is tightening its regulations?

Sentence 3

Osaka Prefecture submitted next fiscal year's budget proposal to the prefectural assembly.

Sentence 4

Wait, did you know Kyoto Prefecture actually has a coastline?

Sentence 5

I added "Osaka Prefecture market trends" to my notes from the interview.