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.
票 functions both as a noun meaning vote/ballot and as a counter for counting votes.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 票を入れる: to vote, to cast a ballot
- 票を投じる: to cast a vote (more formal)
- 票を集める: to gather votes
- 票を数える: to count votes
COUNTER READINGS:
Sound changes occur with numbers: 一票 (1 vote), 二票 (2), 三票/三票 (3), 四票 (4), etc.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 得票: votes obtained
- 投票: voting, casting a ballot
- 開票: vote counting (opening ballots)
- 白票: blank ballot