upper house; senate
Refers to the upper chamber of a bicameral parliament, such as the House of Councillors in Japan or the Senate in other countries. Often contrasted with 議会下院 (lower house).
See also: 議会下院
The upper house of Japan's parliament is called the House of Councillors.
The bill is deliberated in the upper house.
議会下院 is the lower house of a parliament, while 議会上院 is the upper house.
参議院 is the specific name for Japan's upper house (House of Councillors), whereas 議会上院 is a generic term for any upper house.
Compound of 議会 (parliament) + 上院 (upper house).