JLPT N1
副知事
This is the official title for the deputy governor of a Japanese prefecture.
Readings
Noun
Vice-Governor / Deputy Governor
The person who is second-in-command to a prefectural governor (知事, chiji). They assist the governor and act on their behalf when necessary.
Example
副知事 が 知事 の 代理 として 会議 に 出席 した 。
The vice-governor attended the meeting on behalf of the governor.
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