両院
Meanings
1
both houses of parliament; both chambers
Refers to the two chambers of a bicameral legislature, typically the upper and lower houses. In Japan, this means the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
The bill was passed by both houses.
A joint conference of both chambers was held.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が両院を通過するfor a bill to pass both houses of parliament
The bill passed both houses and became law.
- 両院で審議するto deliberate on something in both houses
This issue is being deliberated in both houses.