noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
being elected; winning an election
Used for winning a seat in an election or being chosen by vote. The antonym is 落選 (losing an election).
Antonyms: 落選
彼は市長選で当選した。
He was elected in the mayoral election.
当選確実の
News came that his election was certain.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
winning a prize; being selected (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
Used for winning a prize or being chosen in a draw, lottery, or contest. Often seen in phrases like 当選者 (winner) or 当選番号 (winning number).
宝くじで100万円が当選した。
I won 1 million yen in the lottery.
当選者には後日メールで連絡します。
Winners will be contacted by email at a later date.