How to say 'Prefectural office' in Japanese | 府庁

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Meaning

Prefectural office

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府Government office, Urban prefecture 庁Government office, Agency

Explanation

The Japanese noun '府庁 (ふちょう)' refers to the administrative office or headquarters of a prefecture, particularly in the context of Japan's governmental structure. It is often used to denote the main office where prefectural governance and administrative tasks are carried out. For example: The prefectural office is located in the city center「府庁は市の中心にあります」(ふちょうはしのちゅうしんにあります). I visited the prefectural office to submit documents「書類を提出するために府庁を訪れました」(しょるいをていしゅつするためにふちょうをおとずれました). This term is specific to Japan's administrative divisions and is commonly used in formal or bureaucratic contexts.

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noun

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