議員
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Base noun form. Refers to an elected representative in a legislative body. Often used with specific titles, e.g., 『国会議員』 (kokkai giin, 'member of the National Diet').
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are watching a political debate on TV and discussing the roles of politicians in Japan.
議員
ぎいん
member of the Diet / congress / parliament
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'gi' (gi) in a gi uniform and a 'in' (in) as 'in' a meeting — a member of parliament is in a formal setting! 'Gi-in' → 議員 (giin, 'member of parliament').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『議員』 (giin, 'member of parliament') refers to elected officials in the National Diet, such as in the House of Representatives or House of Councillors. They play key roles in lawmaking and governance.
Forms
Base: 議員Base noun form. Refers to an elected representative in a legislative body. Often used with specific titles, e.g., 『国会議員』 (kokkai giin, 'member of the National Diet').