代議士
Meanings
1
parliamentarian; member of a congress; Diet member
Specifically refers to a member of the Japanese National Diet (国会), though it can be used for members of other national legislatures in translation. In Japanese political context, it is a formal title for elected representatives.
He has long been active as a Diet member elected from his local district.
The Diet Members' Office Building houses many parliamentary offices.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が代議士になるfor someone to become a Diet member
He won the election and became a Diet member.
- 代議士に立候補するto run as a candidate for Diet member
She plans to run for a Diet seat in the next election.
- 代議士を務めるto serve as a Diet member
My grandfather served as a Diet member for many years.