Meaning

Primary

Member Of The Diet

Alternatives

Diet Member, Legislator, Assembly Member

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A discussion member talks about all the really important things that need to be discussed for the sake of the country. They are a member of the Diet. The Diet is Japan's version of congress. Diet members discuss really important matters.

Reading

ぎいん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

国会議員になるのがマイケルの長年の夢でした。

Becoming a member of the Diet was Michael's longtime dream.

大学生の時にある市議会議員のところでインターンをしていました。とてもいい経験でした。

When I was a college student, I was interning for a city council Diet member. It was a very good experience.

議員バッヂを失くしてしまった。

I lost my Diet member badge.

Kanji Composition