自治
じち
jichi
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 62 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

自治 (じち (jichi)) means "Autonomy". It is read じち (jichi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Autonomy

Also : Self-government

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Example Sentences

地方の自治会は地域の課題を自分たちで解決しようとしている。

ちほうのじちかいはちいきのかだいをじぶんたちでかいけつしようとしている。

The local autonomous association tries to solve community problems by themselves.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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