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candidacy, running for election, standing for office
The act of announcing oneself as a candidate in an election. Used for political elections at all levels, as well as organizational leadership positions.
市長選に立候補する。
To run for mayor.
彼女は来年の選挙に立候補を表明した。
She announced her candidacy for next year's election.
今回の選挙には五人が立候補しており、接戦が予想される。
Five people are running in this election, and a close race is expected.
USAGE:
As a する verb, 立候補する means "to run for office" or "to stand as a candidate." The election or position is marked with に: ~に立候補する.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ~に立候補する: to run for ~
- 立候補を表明する: to announce one's candidacy
- 立候補届け出: candidacy registration/filing
- 立候補を取り下げる: to withdraw one's candidacy
- 立候補者: candidate