泡ほう沫まつ候こう補ほ

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Meanings

1

fringe candidate; minor candidate with little chance of winning

Used in election contexts for a candidate who is not a serious contender, often running to make a statement or gain attention rather than to win.

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He ran in the election as a fringe candidate, but his vote share was less than 1%.

泡ほう沫まつ候こう補ほの中なかには、真面目まじめな政せい策さくを訴うったえる人ひともいる。

Some fringe candidates advocate serious policies.