English–Japanese
“candidate” in Japanese
How to say “candidate” in Japanese
“Candidate” in Japanese is 候補 (kōho).
Presents a person or thing as one of several possibilities from which a final choice can be made.
Example sentences with 候補
次の発表者の候補を三人に絞ります。tsugi no hap pyō sha no kō ho o san nin ni shibo ri ma su
I will narrow the candidates for the next presenter down to three.
Tips for using 候補
- The word often appears with numbers or lists in daily conversation, as in discussing which candidate is the best choice for a plan or purchase.
Other Japanese words for “candidate”
彼女は学級委員長の候補者です。kano jo wa gak kyū i in chō no kō ho sha de su
She is a candidate for class president.