1.
parliament, congress, legislature
A legislative body that makes laws.
議会制民主主義
Parliamentary democracy.
議会で法案が可決された。
The bill was passed in parliament.
首相は議会の解散を決めて、選挙が行われることになった。
The prime minister decided to dissolve parliament, and an election will be held.
2.
assembly, council
A local government legislative body.
市議会の会議
A city council meeting.
県議会で予算が審議されている。
The budget is being deliberated in the prefectural assembly.
市議会は新しい条例を作るために何度も話し合いを行った。
The city council held numerous discussions to create a new ordinance.
議会 refers to legislative assemblies at various levels.
TYPES OF ASSEMBLIES:
- 国会 (National Diet - Japan's parliament)
- 県議会 (prefectural assembly)
- 市議会 (city council)
- 町/村議会 (town/village assembly)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 議会政治 (parliamentary politics)
- 議会制度 (parliamentary system)
WORLD LEGISLATURES:
- 国会 (Japan - Diet)
- 議会 (general term for parliament/congress)
Related Words
Related:
議員 (legislator)