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English - Japanese
Parliament
ˈpɑrləmənt
Very common
1000 - 1100
1000 - 1100
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
国会 (こっかい), 議会 (ぎかい), 議会制度 (ぎかいせいど)
Parliament meanings in Japanese
国会 (こっかい)
Example:
The parliament passed a new law yesterday.
国会は昨日新しい法律を可決しました。
Members of parliament debated the budget for hours.
国会議員たちは何時間も予算について議論しました。
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about government, legislation, or political affairs.
Note: In Japan, the term '国会' specifically refers to the National Diet, which consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
議会 (ぎかい)
Example:
The local parliament will meet next week.
地方議会は来週会合を開きます。
He was elected to the city parliament last year.
彼は昨年市議会に選出されました。
Usage: formalContext: Refers to local assemblies or legislative bodies.
Note: The term '議会' can refer to any legislative body, including local councils or assemblies.
議会制度 (ぎかいせいど)
Example:
The parliamentary system allows for a government accountable to the people.
議会制度は国民に対して責任を持つ政府を可能にします。
Many countries have adopted a parliamentary system.
多くの国が議会制度を採用しています。
Usage: formalContext: Used in political science or discussions regarding governance.
Note: This term refers to the system of government itself rather than the specific institution.
Parliament's synonyms
legislature
A legislature is a deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country or region.
Example: The legislature passed a new bill yesterday.
Note: Legislature is a broader term that encompasses the concept of a parliament but can also refer to other types of legislative bodies.
congress
Congress is a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or union.
Example: The congress debated the proposed budget for hours.
Note: Congress is a term commonly used in the United States to refer to the legislative branch of the federal government, while parliament is more widely used in other countries.
assembly
An assembly is a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.
Example: The National Assembly convened to discuss the new tax reforms.
Note: Assembly is a general term that can refer to various types of gatherings, including legislative bodies like parliaments.
Parliament expressions, common phrases
Call to the house
This phrase refers to summoning members of a legislative body, such as a parliament, to convene for a meeting or session.
Example: The prime minister made a call to the house for a special session to discuss the new budget proposal.
Note: The phrase 'call to the house' specifically refers to summoning members to a meeting, while 'parliament' is the overall governing body.
Floor of the house
This phrase refers to the main area where members of a legislative body, like a parliament, sit and debate issues.
Example: The opposition leader presented a strong argument on the floor of the house during the debate on healthcare reform.
Note: While 'parliament' is the entire institution, 'floor of the house' specifically refers to the area where debates and discussions take place.
Pass a bill
To 'pass a bill' means to approve or adopt a proposed piece of legislation in a legislative body like a parliament.
Example: After much debate, the parliament finally passed the education reform bill.
Note: While 'parliament' is the legislative body itself, 'pass a bill' refers to the specific action of approving a proposed law.
In session
When a legislative body, such as a parliament, is 'in session', it means that it is actively meeting and conducting official business.
Example: The parliament is currently in session to discuss the economic stimulus package.
Note: While 'parliament' refers to the entire governing body, 'in session' specifically indicates the active meeting period of that body.
House rules
These are the specific regulations and protocols governing the conduct and procedures within a legislative body, like a parliament.
Example: Members of parliament must adhere to the strict house rules during debates to maintain order.
Note: While 'parliament' refers to the institution, 'house rules' are the specific guidelines and regulations that govern the behavior and procedures within that institution.
Parliament everyday (slang) expressions
The Hill
Refers to Capitol Hill where the U.S. Congress meets. It is used informally to talk about discussions or events related to politics or government.
Example: Did you catch the latest debate on The Hill last night?
Note: The slang term 'The Hill' is a casual, shortened version of 'Capitol Hill' where the U.S. Congress meets.
The Chamber
Often used to refer to the main meeting room of a parliament or legislative body where debates and discussions take place.
Example: Things got heated in the chamber during the discussion on tax reforms.
Note: While 'chamber' can refer to any large room, in this context, it specifically refers to the meeting room of a parliament.
The Floor
Refers to the space in a legislative assembly where members sit and speak during debates.
Example: The opposition party took the floor to present their counterproposal.
Note: The term 'floor' in this context specifically denotes the area within the parliamentary assembly where debates and discussions occur.
The House
Another term to refer to a parliament or legislative body, especially the lower house of a bicameral legislature.
Example: The House has approved the new budget proposal.
Note: While 'house' can mean a building or dwelling, in this context, it is used to refer to a legislative body.
The Commons
Refers to the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Example: Debates in the commons have been particularly intense this week.
Note: The term 'commons' specifically refers to the lower house of the UK Parliament, known as the House of Commons, where elected Members of Parliament (MPs) sit.
The Senate
Used to refer to the upper house of a bicameral legislature, such as the U.S. Senate or the Australian Senate.
Example: The Senate passed the new healthcare bill with a slim majority.
Note: The term 'senate' specifically denotes the upper house of a bicameral legislative body, where members are often elected or appointed differently from the lower house.
The Upper House
Refers to the chamber of a bicameral legislature that is usually seen as more prestigious, often with different functions than the lower house.
Example: The upper house is currently debating the proposed constitutional amendments.
Note: The term 'upper house' distinguishes this chamber from the lower house by highlighting its position in the bicameral legislature's structure and often its role as a revising chamber.
Parliament - Examples
The parliament passed a new law yesterday.
The members of parliament are elected by the people.
The opposition party has a majority in the national assembly.
Parliament grammar
Parliament - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: parliament
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): parliaments, parliament
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): parliament
Syllables, Separation and Stress
parliament Contains 3 syllables: par • lia • ment
Phonetic transcription: ˈpär-lə-mənt
par lia ment , ˈpär lə mənt (The red syllable is stressed)
Parliament - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
parliament: 1000 - 1100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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