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JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

候こう補ほ者しゃ

kouhosha

candidate, applicant

Example sentences

  1. 候補者こうほしゃにはこと欠かきません。

    There’s no shortage of candidates.

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  2. その候補者こうほしゃは市長しちょうに立候補りっこうほしている。

    The candidate is running for mayor.

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  3. 彼かれはその職しょくの最もっとも有力ゆうりょくな候補者こうほしゃだった。

    He was the strongest candidate for the position.

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Kanji in 候補者

  • 候climate; seasonOnコウKunそうろう
  • 補supplement; compensateOnホKunおぎなう
  • 者someone; personOnシャKunもの

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