補ほ選せんほせんFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000じ字FuriganaMeanings1nounby-election; special electionabbreviationAbbreviation of 補欠選挙. Used in political contexts when a seat becomes vacant between regular elections.See also: 補欠選挙来らい月げつ、衆しゅう議ぎ院いんの補ほ選せんが行おこなわれる。A by-election for the House of Representatives will be held next month.
