Word details

候補

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 候補.

Dictionary

Entry

候補うほNounFreq #3537
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

climate, season, weather, wait for, expect

10 strokesFrequency 510JLPT N2Grade 4

On

コウ

Kun

そうろう

supplement, supply, make good, offset, compensate, assistant, learner

12 strokesFrequency 332JLPT N2Grade 6

On

Kun

おぎな.う

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