Japanese

こうほしゃ
Meaning: candidate
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

選挙には多くの候補者が立候補した。
Many candidates ran in the election.
厳正な審査の結果、次の候補者を選定しました。
The next candidate was selected after a rigorous review.
二人の候補者は最後まで拮抗していた。
The two candidates remained neck and neck until the end.
二人の候補者は討論会で火花を散らす。
The two candidates clash fiercely at the debate.
討論会では、候補者同士の激しい応酬が続いた。
At the debate, a fierce exchange between the candidates continued.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who is being considered for a position, award, or election.

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