1.
vote, ballot
A formal indication of choice in an election or decision. Also used as a counter for votes.
選挙で一票を投じた。
I cast one vote in the election.
一票を投じる = to cast a vote
彼女は最多票で当選した。
She was elected with the most votes.
票を数える作業が続いている。
The work of counting votes continues.
USAGE: 票 is used both as a noun meaning vote/ballot and as a counter for votes.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 一票 (one vote)
- 票を入れる (to vote)
- 票を投じる (to cast a vote)
- 票を集める (to gather votes)
- 得票 (votes obtained)
COUNTER NOTE: As a counter, the reading changes: 一票, 二票, 三票, etc.