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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
noun
Pronounced: kōhosha
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
候補
noun
Pronounced: kōho
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
受験生
noun
Pronounced: jukensei
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]

What does "candidate" mean?

  1. noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
    "Three candidates are running for city council this year."
  2. noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.
    "This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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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