(ひょう)

ひょう
noun
vote, ballot
1. vote, ballot
A formal indication of choice in an election or decision. Also used as a counter for votes.
選挙(せんきょ)一票(いっぴょう)(とう)じた。
I cast one vote in the election.
一票を投じる = to cast a vote
彼女(かのじょ)最多(さいた)(ひょう)当選(とうせん)した。
She was elected with the most votes.
(ひょう)(かぞ)える作業(さぎょう)(つづ)いている。
The work of counting votes continues.

USAGE: (ひょう) is used both as a noun meaning vote/ballot and as a counter for votes.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 一票(いっぴょう) (one vote)
  • (ひょう)()れる (to vote)
  • (ひょう)(とう)じる (to cast a vote)
  • (ひょう)(あつ)める (to gather votes)
  • 得票(とくひょう) (votes obtained)

COUNTER NOTE: As a counter, the reading changes: 一票(いっぴょう), 二票(にひょう), 三票(さんびょう), etc.