(りっこうほ)

りっこうほ
noun, verb-suru
candidacy, running for office
1. 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(しちょう)(せん)立候補(りっこうほ)する。
To run for mayor.
彼女(かのじょ)来年(らいねん)選挙(せんきょ)立候補(りっこうほ)表明(ひょうめい)した。
She announced her candidacy for next year's election.
今回(こんかい)選挙(せんきょ)には五人(ごにん)立候補(りっこうほ)しており、接戦(せっせん)予想(よそう)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(りっこうほ)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(りっこうほ)する.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ~に立候補(りっこうほ)する: to run for ~
  • 立候補(りっこうほ)表明(ひょうめい)する: to announce one's candidacy
  • 立候補(りっこうほ)(とど)(): candidacy registration/filing
  • 立候補(りっこうほ)()()げる: to withdraw one's candidacy
  • 立候補(りっこうほ)(しゃ): candidate