Japanese

しゅつば
Meaning: candidacy; standing for election; going in person
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

出
馬

Example sentences

He announced his candidacy for the next mayoral election.
彼は次回の選挙に出馬することを公言した。
He publicly declared that he would run in the next election.
来月の市長選には、三人の候補者が出馬する予定だ。
Three candidates are scheduled to run in next month's mayoral election.
友人の慫慂により選挙に出馬した。
I ran in the election at the urging of a friend.

Usage Notes

Often used in political contexts for candidacy. Can also refer to high-ranking officials personally attending a scene or negotiation.

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