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).
House of Representatives (Japan)
House of Representatives (other countries)
Often specified with country name, e.g., アメリカ下院
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
The supremacy of the House of Representatives is stipulated in the Constitution.
The Australian House of Representatives corresponds to the lower house.