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JLPT N1 Advanced

立候補

Announcing one’s candidacy for an election or bidding to host an event

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立候補する verb form
Noun, Suru-verb

"Running as a Candidate" / "Bidding"

Describes the formal action of declaring oneself a contender for an elected position or bidding to host a competitive event.

Example

姉 は 次 の 市長 選挙 に 立候補 する つもり です 。

My older sister plans to run as a candidate in the next mayoral election.

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立候補
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Announcing one's candidacy for an election or bidding to host an event
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