Japanese Conversation · Level 115
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Japanese word
衆議院
Pronunciation
Romajishūgiin
Meaning
- nounHouse of Representatives
Example
衆議院は法案を審議しています。shū gi in wa hō an o shin gi shi te i ma su
The House of Representatives is deliberating on the bill.
More examples
法案は衆議院を通過しました。hō an wa shū gi in o tsū ka shi ma shi ta
The bill passed the House of Representatives.
Core concept
The elected lower house of Japan's national legislature, where members debate laws and oversee the government.
Common phrases
衆議院で審議するshū gi in de shin gi su ru
deliberate in the House of Representatives
衆議院を解散するshū gi in o kai san su ru
dissolve the House of Representatives
衆議院の本会議shū gi in no hon kai gi
the plenary session of the House of Representatives
Similar words
参議院sangiin: The elected upper chamber of Japan's national legislature.
Definition in Japanese
日本の国会を構成する二つの議院の一つで、参議院と並ぶ下院に当たる議院。nihon no kok kai o kō sei su ru futa tsu no gi in no hito tsu de san gi in to nara bu ka in ni a ta ru gi in
Word origin
衆議院 (shūgiin) combines 衆 (shū, "masses"), 議 (gi, "deliberation"), and 院 (in, "institution"), naming a legislative chamber for representatives of the people.
Usage tips
- The 衆議院 (shūgiin) has stronger constitutional powers than the 参議院 (sangiin) in areas such as the budget, treaties, and the choice of prime minister.