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polling place; polling station; voting site
A designated location where voters go to cast their ballots during an election.
Composed of 投票 (voting) + 所 (place). In Japan, polling places are typically set up in public facilities such as schools, community centers, and public halls.
Common collocations
- 投票所に行く — to go to the polling place
- 投票所入場券 — polling place entry ticket (sent to registered voters)
- 期日前投票所 — early voting station
- 投票所の設置 — setting up a polling place
Cultural note
In Japan, registered voters receive a 投票所入場券 (polling station admission ticket) by mail before an election, which shows their assigned polling place. Voting hours are typically 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 期日前投票 (early voting) is also available at designated locations.