地方議会
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Meanings
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local assembly; local council
Refers to the legislative body of a prefecture, city, town, or village in Japan. Often contrasted with the national Diet (国会).
The election for the local assembly members will be held next month.
The ordinance was passed by the local assembly.
Usage patterns
- 〈地方議会〉で条例を制定するto enact a local ordinance in a local assembly
A new ordinance was enacted by the city's local assembly.
- 〈地方議会〉議員に立候補するto run as a candidate for a local assembly member
He decided to run as a candidate for the local assembly.
- 〈地方議会〉が開かれるfor a local assembly session to be held
The local assembly session is scheduled to be held next month.