noun
upper house; upper chamber; senate
Refers to the upper house of a bicameral legislature, such as the House of Councillors in Japan or the Senate in the US. Often contrasted with 下院 (lower house).
See also: 下院
日本の上院は参議院と呼ばれる。
The upper house of Japan is called the House of Councillors.
法案は上院で可決された。
The bill was passed in the upper house.