Meaning

Primary

House Of Representatives

Word Type

noun

Explanation

It's the institution that does deliberation on behalf of the populace. They represent the people. They are the house of representatives.

Reading

しゅうぎいん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

日本の衆議院における女性議員の割合はどれぐらいですか?

What is the percentage of female members in the House of Representatives in Japan?

昨日、増税の予算案が衆議院を通過してしまいました。

Yesterday, the draft budget for the tax increase passed in the Lower House.

あの議員は参議院を辞めて、衆議院議員になることを検討しているというウワサもあります。

There are rumors that that councilor is considering resigning from the House of Councilors and becoming a member of the House of Representatives.

ある衆議院議員が公費でボートを借りたことが明らかになりました。

It was revealed that a member of the House of Representatives chartered a boat at government expense.

Kanji Composition