候補
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 候補
1
candidate; contender; prospect; pick; choice; list
Examples
スミス氏は市長候補である。
Mr Smith is a candidate for mayor.
2
candidacy; candidature; nomination
Kanji in this Word
候
10 strokes
Frequency: 510
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
climate
season
weather
wait for
expect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そうろう
補
12 strokes
Frequency: 332
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
supplement
supply
make good
offset
compensate
assistant
learner
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おぎな.う
侯
9 strokes
Frequency: 2363
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
marquis
lord
daimyo
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
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