都道府県
todoufuken
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
prefecture
2.
administrative division
Notes
The term '都道府県' refers to the administrative divisions of Japan, which include Tokyo Metropolis (都), Hokkaido (道), Osaka and Kyoto Prefectures (府), and the remaining 43 prefectures (県).
Examples
日本には47の都道府県があります。
Nihon ni wa 47 no todoufuken ga arimasu.
There are 47 prefectures in Japan.
各都道府県には独自の文化があります。
Kaku todoufuken ni wa dokuji no bunka ga arimasu.
Each prefecture has its own unique culture.
都道府県の境界を越えると、景色が変わります。
Todoufuken no kyoukai o koeru to, keshiki ga kawarimasu.
The scenery changes when you cross the prefectural borders.