candidate in Japanese
candidate in Japanese is 候補者, 候補, 受験生 — candidate means a person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
candidate in Japanese
候補者
Pronounced: kōhosha
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
候補
Pronounced: kōho
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
受験生
Pronounced: jukensei
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
What does "candidate" mean?
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noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
"Three candidates are running for city council this year."
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noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.
"This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition."
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candidate in a sentence
- Three candidates are running for city council this year.
- The hiring manager interviewed five candidates for the role.
- This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition.
- With its strong signal and low price, this phone is a good candidate for a first mobile.
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What is "candidate" in Japanese?
"candidate" in Japanese is 候補者, 候補, 受験生. candidate means: A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
How do you pronounce 候補者?
"candidate" in Japanese is 候補者, pronounced "kōhosha".
How do you use "candidate" in a sentence?
Example: "Three candidates are running for city council this year." In Japanese, "candidate" is 候補者, 候補, 受験生.
Are there other ways to say "candidate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "candidate": 候補者, 候補, 受験生.
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