English–Japanese
“house of councillors” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisangiin
Example
参議院の議員が法案について話し合います。san gi in no gi in ga hō an ni tsu i te hana shi a i ma su
Members of the House of Councillors discuss a bill.
How to say “house of councillors” in Japanese
“House of councillors” in Japanese is 参議院 (sangiin).
Refers to Japan's elected upper legislative chamber, which examines bills and other national matters alongside the House of Representatives.
Example sentences with 参議院
参議院選挙は三年ごとに行われます。san gi in sen kyo wa san nen go to ni okona wa re ma su
House of Councillors elections are held every three years.
Tips for using 参議院
- Unlike the House of Representatives, the House of Councillors cannot be dissolved, so its members serve fixed six-year terms, with half of the seats contested every three years.