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VocabJLPT N1

Abstention

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. abstention (from voting)
2. renunciation (of a right)
3. Abstention

This noun, used with する, means to abstain from voting or to withdraw from a competition or race. In a voting context, it means choosing not to cast a ballot, while in sports it means withdrawing or forfeiting. It is used in both political and athletic settings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You're going to forfeit the match just because you don't think you can win?

Sentence 2

The deadline passed, so the vote was automatically recorded as an abstention.

Sentence 3

Eh, nobody's watching anyway — maybe I'll just skip voting.

Sentence 4

If you really want change, don't abstain — go vote!

Sentence 5

Under company policy, anyone with a stake in the matter is required to abstain from the vote.