noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
recommendation by others; nomination by someone else
Used when someone is recommended or nominated by another person, as opposed to self-recommendation (自薦). Often appears in formal or organizational contexts.
この賞は他薦のみ受け付けています。
This award only accepts nominations by others.
彼は上司の他薦で昇進
He was promoted on the recommendation of his boss.