当選(とうせん)

とうせん
noun, suru verb
winning (lottery/election)
1. winning (a lottery or raffle)
Being selected as a winner in a lottery, raffle, or prize drawing.
宝(たから)くじに当選(とうせん)した。
I won the lottery.
抽選(ちゅうせん)の結果(けっか)、当選(とうせん)しました。
As a result of the drawing, you have won.
2. winning (an election)
Being elected to office or successfully winning a vote.
彼女(かのじょ)は市長(しちょう)選挙(せんきょ)で当選(とうせん)した。
She won the mayoral election.

USAGE:
当選(とうせん) is used for both lotteries and elections.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 当選(とうせん)する (to win)
  • 当選(とうせん)番号(ばんごう) (winning number)
  • 当選(とうせん)者(しゃ) (winner)
  • 当選(とうせん)通知(つうち) (notification of winning)
  • 当選(とうせん)おめでとうございます (congratulations on winning)

ELECTION COLLOCATIONS:

  • 初(はつ)当選(とうせん) (first-time election victory)
  • 再(さい)当選(とうせん) (re-election)
  • 当選(とうせん)確実(かくじつ) (certain to win)

Related Words

Antonym: 落選(らくせん) (losing (election))
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Added 2026.1.19 8:43 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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