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VocabJLPT N2

Governor

Noun

Definitions

1. prefectural governor
2. Governor

This word refers to a prefectural governor, the elected head of a Japanese prefecture. It is equivalent to a state governor in other countries. You would see this word frequently in news articles about regional politics and administration.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I heard the governor personally denied that rumor?

Sentence 2

Am I the only one feeling like the governor is too slow to act right now?

Sentence 3

That silence seemed like proof the governor was uncertain.

Sentence 4

"Change the governor, change the prefecture" — is that really true?

Sentence 5

Someday I want to say so many things directly to the governor.