ぎじょう
noun
assembly hall; chamber; floor (of a legislature)
1. assembly hall; legislative chamber; the floor
The hall or chamber where a legislative or deliberative body meets, such as a parliament or council. Also refers to the floor where members debate and vote.
議場(ぎじょう)(はい)る。
To enter the assembly chamber.
議場(ぎじょう)怒号(どごう)(つつ)まれた。
The chamber erupted in angry shouts.
議長(ぎちょう)議場(ぎじょう)静粛(せいしゅく)(もと)めた。
The chair called for order in the chamber.

The physical hall where a 国会(こっかい) (Diet), 議会(ぎかい) (assembly), or council meets and votes.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 議場(ぎじょう)(はい)る: to enter the chamber
  • 議場(ぎじょう)静粛(せいしゅく): order in the chamber
  • 議場(ぎじょう)(あと)にする: to leave the chamber

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 会場(かいじょう): venue — the site of any event or gathering, not specifically a legislature.