Prefecture

(thing) by sekicho Fri Sep 13 2002 at 21:44:10

The prefecture or 県 ken is the primary geopolitical division used in Japan. A prefecture is governed by a 知事 chiji or "governor."

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:11:49

Pre"fec*ture [L. praefectura: cf. F. pr'efecture.]

The office, position, or jurisdiction of a prefect; also, his official residence.

 

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