比ひ例れい区く

noun

proportional representation constituency

A multi-seat electoral district where seats are allocated by proportional representation, as opposed to a single-seat constituency (小選挙区). Used in Japanese political contexts.

See also: 小選挙区

• 比ひ例れい区くでは、政せい党とうの得とく票ひょう率りつに応おうじて議ぎ席せきが配はい分ぶんされる。

  In proportional representation constituencies, seats are allocated according to each party's vote share.

• 衆しゅう議ぎ院いん選せん挙きょでは、小しょう選せん挙きょ区くと比ひ例れい区くの両りょう方ほうで投とう票ひょうする。

  In the House of Representatives election, voters cast ballots in both single-seat constituencies and proportional representation constituencies.