院内
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
inside the Diet; inside the House
Refers to the interior of a legislative chamber, especially the Japanese National Diet. Used in political contexts.
The deliberation inside the Diet was postponed until tomorrow.
It's not an in-hospital infection; the political conflict inside the Diet is the problem.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
inside the hospital
Refers to the interior of a hospital or clinic. Common in medical and everyday contexts.
Please wash your hands thoroughly to prevent in-hospital infections.
There are also convenience stores and cafes inside the hospital.
Usage patterns
- 院内で〈事〉が行われるfor something (a vote, debate, etc.) to take place inside the Diet chamber
The vote on the bill was held inside the Diet chamber.
- 院内を案内するto show someone around the inside of the hospital
The nurse showed the inpatient around the hospital.
- 院内に〈物〉があるfor something to be located inside the hospital
There is a pharmacy and a convenience store inside the hospital.