noun
Diet members' monthly allowance for postage, communication, transport and accommodation
A specific allowance paid to members of the Japanese Diet (国会議員) to cover official correspondence, phone, travel, and lodging expenses. Often discussed in political contexts regarding its usage and transparency.
文書通信交通滞在費の使途公開が求められている。
Disclosure of how the document, communication, transport, and accommodation allowance is used is being demanded.
国会議員には毎月文書通信交通滞在費が支給される。
Diet members receive a monthly allowance for postage, communication, transport, and accommodation.