No. 447 in Japanese
市議会
City council.
In a sentence
市議会は次年度の予算案を議論しています。
The city council is discussing the budget plan for the next fiscal year.
"市議会" refers to the city council as the governing body handling local administrative matters.
昨夜、市議会の議長が新しい条例案を提案しました。
Last night, the city council chairperson proposed a new ordinance draft.
"市議会" in this context emphasizes the formal assembly where legislative activities take place.
市議会で行われる公開討論に参加する予定です。
I plan to attend the public debate held at the city council.
"市議会" here refers to the venue or setting where civic events are organized by the city council.
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