Japanese word

議事堂

Pronunciation

Romajigijidō

Meaning

  • nounparliament building

Example

議員たちは議事堂で話し合います。gi in ta chi wa gi ji dō de hana shi a i ma su

The lawmakers discuss matters in the parliament building.

Illustration for 議事堂 (parliament building)

More examples

改修された議事堂が一般公開されました。kai shū sa re ta gi ji dō ga ip pan kō kai sa re ma shi ta

The renovated parliament building was opened to the public.

Core concept

Names a building where representatives gather to debate and conduct public business.

Common phrases

  • 議事堂に入るgi ji dō ni hai ru

    enter the parliament building

  • 議事堂の前gi ji dō no mae

    in front of the parliament building

Definition in Japanese

議員が集まり、議案などを話し合うための建物。gi in ga atsu ma ri gi an na do o hana shi a u ta me no tate mono

Word origin

議事堂 (gijidō) combines 議事 (giji, "deliberative proceedings") and 堂 (dō, "hall"), giving the literal sense of a hall for proceedings.

Usage tips

  • In English, Capitol usually means a legislative building in the United States, whereas parliament building is a broader term that fits 議事堂 (gijidō).

Other meanings

  • assembly hallnoun
  • capitolnoun

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