候補者
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Meanings
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Refers to a person who is being considered for a position, role, award, or admission. Commonly used in elections, job applications, and selection processes.
He is a candidate in the presidential election.
Many applicants applied for this position.
Usage patterns
- 候補者に投票するto vote for a candidate
I voted for that candidate.
- 候補者を選ぶto choose a candidate
The committee chose the next candidate.
- 候補者が当選するfor a candidate to be elected
That candidate was elected in the mayoral election.
- 有力な候補者a strong/leading candidate
He is a strong candidate to be the next company president.
Expressions
- 候補者を立てるput up a candidate; field a candidate