Where does “知事” come from?
知事 (Japanese) comes from Chinese 知府 — prefectural magistrate.
知事 (Japanese): governor
Definitions
- governor
Ancestry of “知事”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 知府 | prefectural magistrate |
知事 (Japanese) comes from Chinese 知府 — prefectural magistrate.
知事 (Japanese): governor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 知府 | prefectural magistrate |