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Definition and Synonyms for 議員
1. | 議員 | 立法議会の議員 |
Assemblyman | someone who is a member of a legislative assembly | |
Synonyms: | 議員 | |
2. | 衆議院議員 | 米国下院の議員 |
Representative | a member of the United States House of Representatives | |
Synonyms: | 代議員, 代議士, 衆議院議員, 議員 |
Meanings for each kanji in 議員
» | 議 | deliberation; consultation; debate; consideration |
» | 員 | employee; member; number; the one in charge |
Categories 議員 is a member of
1. | 立法者 | 法を作る、または制定する人 |
Legislator | someone who makes or enacts laws | |
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2. | 代表 | 他者の代理をする人 |
Representative | a person who represents others | |
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Sample Sentences for 議員
報道機関は現職議員についてはいつもマル秘情報をつかんでいます。
The press always has something on the incumbent.
古参議員たちは、選挙で参議院の議席を失いそうになりました。
The old guard was nearly voted out of the Upper House.
私はマケイン議員を称えます。そしてペイリン知事を称えます。マケイン議員たちが成し遂げてきたことを称えます。そしてこれから、この国の約束を再生させるため、マケイン氏たちと共に働くのを楽しみにしています。
I congratulate him, I congratulate Governor Palin for all that they've achieved. And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.
下院議員は支出に歯止めをかけると言いました。
The Representative said he will put a brake on spending.
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