noun
hereditary Diet member; second-generation politician
Refers to a member of Japan's national parliament (Diet) who inherited a political base, often a constituency, from a parent or relative. The term can carry a critical nuance about political dynasties.
彼は世襲議員として、父親の地盤を引き継いだ。
As a hereditary Diet member, he took over his father's political base.
There is criticism that the large number of hereditary Diet members undermines political diversity.