知事ちじ Common Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) prefectural governor 州知事は囚人達を自由の身にした。 The governor set the prisoners free.
藩知事はんちじ Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) historical term governor of a feudal domain (1869-1871) See also: 知藩事 (ちはんじ)