noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
election defeat; failing to be elected
Used when a candidate loses an election. Often contrasted with 当選 (being elected).
Antonyms: 当選
彼は市長選で落選した。
He lost the mayoral election.
落選の知らせを聞
I was depressed to hear the news of my election defeat.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
rejection; failing to be selected
Used when a submission (artwork, manuscript, application) is not accepted for a prize, exhibition, or competition. Contrasts with 入選 (being selected).
Antonyms: 入選
彼の絵は展覧会で落選した。
His painting was rejected from the exhibition.
応募した作品が落選して残念だ。
It's a shame my submitted work wasn't accepted.