noun
proportional representation section (of an election)
Abbreviation of 比例代表選挙. Used in political contexts to refer to the proportional representation segment of an election, distinct from single-seat constituency voting.
比例選では政党名で投票する。
In the proportional representation section, you vote by party name.
Single-seat constituency, the other major component of Japan's parallel electoral system.
Abbreviation of 比例代表選挙 (proportional representation election).