1.
election campaign; electioneering
Activities carried out to gain votes in an election, including speeches, canvassing, advertising, and other promotional efforts.
選挙運動が始まった。
The election campaign has started.
候補者は朝から駅前で選挙運動をしていた。
The candidate was campaigning in front of the station since morning.
日本では選挙運動の期間や方法が法律で厳しく定められている。
In Japan, the period and methods of election campaigning are strictly defined by law.
Composed of 選挙 (election) and 運動 (movement, campaign). Refers to all organized activities aimed at winning votes during an election.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 選挙運動をする — to campaign
- 選挙運動期間 — campaign period
- 選挙運動を展開する — to conduct a campaign
- 違法な選挙運動 — illegal campaigning
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 選挙活動 — election activities (broader; includes non-campaign activities)
- キャンペーン — campaign (loanword; also used for non-political promotions)
- 政治活動 — political activities (broader than election-specific)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan's 公職選挙法 (Public Offices Election Act) strictly regulates campaigning. Campaign periods are short (typically 12–17 days), door-to-door canvassing is prohibited, and candidates use designated vehicles with loudspeakers (選挙カー) that are a distinctive feature of Japanese elections.