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JLPT N2

県下

It’s a formal way to say ‘within the prefecture.’ You’ll often see it in news or official announcements.

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県内 kennai - a much more common synonym
Noun

Within the Prefecture

The entire area located within a specific prefecture’s borders.

Example

県下 全域 に 大雨 警報 が 発令 され まし た 。

A heavy rain warning has been issued for the entire prefecture.

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県下
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It's a formal way to say 'within the prefecture.' You'll often see it in news or official announcements.
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