候補|こうほkouho[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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- nouncandidate; contender; prospect; pick; choice; list
- nouncandidacy; candidature; nomination
- Related候補者こうほしゃNeutralA specific person considered for selection, as in 「候補者名簿」. Unlike 候補, it refers only to people — 候補 can also cover candidate items or proposals.
- Related立候補者りっこうほしゃFormalA formal term for someone who has declared their candidacy, as in 「立候補者一覧」. Used only in election contexts.
Default to 「候補」 for candidates and shortlists, including things and proposals. Use 「候補者」 when the focus is on the people themselves, and 「立候補者」 in formal election contexts for those who have entered a race.
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