noun
all Diet members; members of both houses
Refers to the entire membership of the Japanese National Diet, including both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. Used in political contexts.
総議員の過半数が賛成した。
A majority of all Diet members voted in favor.
総議員の定数は法律で定められている。
The total number of Diet members is fixed by law.
Compound of 総 (all, total) and 議員 (member of an assembly). The reading is the standard on'yomi combination.