Japanese Conversation · Level 116
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Japanese word
出馬
Pronunciation
Romajishutsuba
Meaning
- nounrun for office
Example
彼は市長選への出馬を決めました。kare wa shi chō sen e no shutsu ba o ki me ma shi ta
He decided to run for mayor.
More examples
彼女は来月の選挙への出馬を正式に発表しました。kano jo wa rai getsu no sen kyo e no shutsu ba o sei shiki ni hap pyō shi ma shi ta
She officially announced her candidacy in next month's election.
Core concept
Describes entering an election as a candidate and seeking public office.
Common phrases
出馬を決めるshutsu ba o ki me ru
decide to run for office
出馬を表明するshutsu ba o hyō mei su ru
announce one's candidacy
出馬を断念するshutsu ba o dan nen su ru
withdraw from the race
Similar words
立候補rikkōho: The formal act of offering oneself as a candidate in an election.
Definition in Japanese
選挙に候補者として立候補すること。sen kyo ni kō ho sha to shi te rik kō ho su ru ko to
Word origin
出馬 (shutsuba) combines 出 (shutsu, "exit") and 馬 (ba, "horse"), literally suggesting setting out on horseback before gaining its political sense.
Usage tips
- In political English, run for office means seek election, so run refers to candidacy rather than physical movement.
Related words
- 出馬者shutsubashacandidatenoun