Self-government; autonomy — the condition of governing or managing oneself, often applied to municipalities or communities making their own decisions.
大学の自治は学問の自由を守るために重要だ。
University autonomy is important to protect academic freedom.
自治を強化するために住民参加の仕組みを整えた。
A system for resident participation was established to strengthen autonomy.
自治の原則に基づき、地域でルールを決める。
Based on the principle of autonomy, rules are decided locally.
An abbreviation referring to local government autonomy (地方自治) — self-administration by prefectures, cities, towns, etc.
地方自治の制度改革が議題に上がった。
Reform of the local government system was put on the agenda.
選挙で自治のあり方が争点になった。
The nature of local autonomy became an issue in the election.
自治体は住民サービスを充実させる責任がある。
Local governments have the responsibility to improve resident services.