Translation guide
How to express the idea of a candidate in Japanese, depending on context: job applicant, political candidate, exam candidate, or someone being considered for a position.
A person who has applied for a job or position.
Standard term for a job applicant, someone who has applied for a position.
We will select the best person from among the applicants.
Can be used for job candidates, but more commonly used for political or election candidates. In a hiring context, it implies someone who has been shortlisted.
I was called for an interview as a final candidate.
A person running for political office.
A person taking an examination.
Someone who is being considered for a role, award, or position, not necessarily having applied.
候補 is a general term for a candidate or option, not necessarily a person. 候補者 is a person who is a candidate. 応募者 is specifically an applicant (someone who applied). 受験者 is specifically an exam taker. Choose based on the context.
Please suggest some candidate destinations for the trip.
All candidates will be interviewed.
Applicants should send their resumes.
Exam candidates must bring their own pencils.
Specifically refers to a person who has officially declared their candidacy.
Many candidates entered the race.
試験の候補者は全員時間通りに来てください。
All exam candidates should arrive on time.
次の部長の候補者はまだ決まっていません。
The candidates for the next department head haven't been decided yet.