選挙戦
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Meanings
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election campaign; electoral battle
Refers to the competitive period of an election, often emphasizing the contest or struggle aspect. Common in news and political contexts.
When the election campaign begins, candidates' posters are put up all over town.
After a fierce electoral battle, he won by a narrow margin.
Usage patterns
- 選挙戦を戦うto fight/wage an election campaign
He fought a fierce election campaign.
- 選挙戦に勝つto win an election campaign
The ruling party won the election campaign.
- 選挙戦が始まるfor an election campaign to begin
The election campaign starts next week.
- 〈人〉が選挙戦に出馬するfor someone to run in an election campaign
She decided to run in the mayoral election campaign.