noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
participation in government; counsel in state affairs
General term for taking part in governmental deliberation or policy-making. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to participate in government'.
彼は若い頃から国政に参議したいと考えていた。
From a young age, he wanted to participate in national government.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
state councillor (ritsuryō system)
Historical title under the ritsuryō codes; a senior official in the Daijō-kan (太政官) who advised on state matters.
See also: 太政官
律令制下の参議は、太政官の一員として重要な役割を担った。
Under the ritsuryō system, the state councillor played an important role as a member of the Grand Council of State.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
vice-minister (early Meiji period)
Title used briefly in the early Meiji government for a vice-ministerial position.
明治初期には参議という役職が各省に置かれた。
In the early Meiji period, the post of vice-minister was established in each ministry.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Cabinet Councillor (1937–1943)
Specific title for a member of the Cabinet Councillor system that existed from 1937 to 1943 in Japan.
昭和12年から18年まで、内閣参議が設置されていた。
From 1937 to 1943, the Cabinet Councillor system was in place.