議員

ぎいん · giin

JLPT N2

Meaning

Member of an assembly, parliament, or council; legislator.

Examples

• 彼は長年、国会議員を務めています。 — He has served as a member of the National Diet for many years.
• その議員は、新しい教育制度について熱心に議論した。 — That assembly member passionately debated about the new education system.
• 次の選挙で、多くの若い議員が立候補する予定だ。 — In the next election, many young members are expected to run for office.