noun
prefectural assembly (Kyoto or Osaka)
Refers specifically to the legislative body of a 府 (fu) prefecture, i.e., Kyoto or Osaka. Not used for other prefectures (which use 県議会).
京都府議会は来月、新しい条例を審議する。
The Kyoto Prefectural Assembly will deliberate on a new ordinance next month.
大阪府
The election for members of the Osaka Prefectural Assembly is approaching.
Used for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly. Like 府議会, it is a special designation for a specific type of prefecture.
Compound of 府 (fu, 'urban prefecture') + 議会 (gikai, 'assembly'). The term is specific to the two 府 prefectures, Kyoto and Osaka.