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改選する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 改選する | 改選しない |
| Polite | 改選します | 改選しません |
| Past polite | 改選しました | 改選しませんでした |
| Past | 改選した | 改選しなかった |
| Te-form | 改選して | 改選しないで |
| Desire | 改選したい | 改選したくない |
| Potential | 改選できる | 改選できない |
| Passive | 改選される | 改選されない |
| Causative | 改選させる | 改選させない |
| Causative passive | 改選させられる | 改選させられない |
| Volitional | 改選しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 改選しましょう | |
| Imperative | 改選しろ | 改選するな |
| Conditional | 改選すれば | 改選しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 改選したら | 改選しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
re-election; election at end of term
Refers to an election held when a term of office expires, not a by-election or special election. Commonly used for board members, committee members, and political offices.
The re-election of board members will take place next month.
We will elect a new chairperson as the term of office expires.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を改選するto hold a re-election for (a position or seat) at the end of a term
Half of the House of Councillors members are re-elected every three years.
- 〈人〉が改選されるto be up for re-election (as one's term ends)
The board members are up for re-election when their terms expire.