Translation guide
The lower house of Japan's National Diet, equivalent to the U.S. House of Representatives or the UK House of Commons. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 衆議院 (Shūgiin).
Referring to the House of Representatives in the context of Japanese politics.
The standard term for the House of Representatives in Japan. Used in formal and informal contexts.
衆議院は日本の国会の下院です。
The House of Representatives is the lower house of Japan's National Diet.
General term for 'lower house'. Can be used for other countries' lower houses as well, but 衆議院 is preferred for Japan.
日本の下院は衆議院と呼ばれます。
Japan's lower house is called the House of Representatives.
Referring to the House of Representatives in the context of the United States, Australia, or other countries.
General term for the lower house of a bicameral legislature. Often used with the country name, e.g., アメリカ下院 (U.S. House of Representatives).
アメリカ下院は435人の議員で構成されています。
The U.S. House of Representatives consists of 435 members.
Sometimes used for the lower house in certain countries, but less common than 下院. May appear in historical or specific contexts.
オーストラリアの代議院は下院にあたります。
The Australian House of Representatives corresponds to the lower house.
衆議院 (Shūgiin) is the lower house, while 参議院 (Sangiin) is the upper house (House of Councillors). The lower house holds more power, including the ability to override the upper house on budget and treaty matters.
衆議院の優越は憲法で定められています。
The supremacy of the House of Representatives is stipulated in the Constitution.