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House of Representatives

Noun

Definitions

1. House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)
2. House of Representatives of Japan

This word refers to the lower house of Japan's bicameral parliament, the National Diet. It holds significant legislative power, including the ability to override decisions made by the upper house under certain conditions. Understanding this word is essential for anyone studying Japanese politics or government.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hold on — dissolving the House of Representatives is really that easy!?

Sentence 2

The flyer in the entryway said there was a campaign speech by a House candidate.

Sentence 3

She was saying, "Make the debates in the House of Representatives more transparent."

Sentence 4

Our company will respond in light of the House of Representatives' deliberation schedule.

Sentence 5

At dinner, my dad suddenly announced, "The House of Representatives has been dissolved."