Translation guide
The legislative body of a Japanese prefecture. In English, this is often called a 'prefectural assembly' or 'prefectural parliament'. The most common Japanese term is 県議会 (けんぎかい).
Referring to the legislative body of a prefecture in Japan.
The standard term for a prefectural assembly. Used for all prefectures except Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, which have special designations.
県議会は年に四回開かれる。
The prefectural assembly is held four times a year.
Used specifically for Hokkaido's prefectural assembly, as Hokkaido is a '道' (dō) rather than a '県' (ken).
北海道議会の議員は定数が百人です。
The Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly has a fixed number of 100 members.
Used for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, as Tokyo is a '都' (to).
Used for the assemblies of Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, which are '府' (fu).
Use 県議会 for most prefectures. For Hokkaido, use 道議会; for Tokyo, use 都議会; for Osaka and Kyoto, use 府議会. In English, all can be translated as 'prefectural assembly' or with the specific name (e.g., 'Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly').
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election will be held next month.
The budget bill was passed in the Osaka Prefectural Assembly.