noun
bicameral system; bicameralism
Political term referring to a legislature with two chambers, such as the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors in Japan. Often contrasted with 一院制 (unicameral system).
See also: 二院制 (にいんせい)
日本は両院制を採用している。
Japan has adopted a bicameral system.
両院
We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a bicameral system.
Synonym for 両院制, also meaning bicameral system; 二院制 is slightly more common in some contexts.
Compound of 両 (both) + 院 (chamber, house) + 制 (system). The term is a modern political coinage, likely modeled after Western concepts of bicameralism.