Diet nomination of the prime minister
Refers to the formal process in the Japanese Diet where the prime minister is nominated by vote. Used in political news and official contexts.
国会で首班指名が行われた。
The Diet nomination of the prime minister was held.
首班指名選挙の結果、新しい総理大臣が決まった。
As a result of the prime ministerial nomination election, a new prime minister was decided.