“Candidate” in Japanese
Short answer
Candidate in Japanese is “候補” (kouho). Full meaning: candidate, contender, prospect, pick, choice, list; candidacy, candidature, nomination.
Other ways to say “Candidate” in Japanese
志望者
shibousha candidate, applicant
候補者
kouhosha candidate, applicant
立候補者
rikkouhosha candidate (for an election)
キャンディデート
kyandideeto candidate
志願者
shigansha applicant, candidate
希望者
kibousha applicant, candidate, person interested in doing something, person wanting to do something, interested party, volunteer
候ほ
kouho candidate, contender, prospect, pick, choice, list; candidacy, candidature, nomination
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