州知事

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 州知事, read しゅうちじ, means the governor who leads a state's administration.
• Basic usage: It is used when discussing a state budget proposal or candidates in a gubernatorial election.
  • 州知事は洪水対策の予算案を議会に提出した。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Jurisdiction compared with 市長
  • 州知事 is the office leading a state, while 市長 is the office leading a city.