VocabJLPT N1
candidacy
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. candidacy
  2. 2. standing as a candidate
This noun and verbal phrase (used with する) means to announce one's candidacy for an election or official position. It is a key term in political news and discussions about elections.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In that moment, I made up my mind — I'm running, and I'm not backing down!

Sentence 2

So many people put their names in for the board position, now we've got the opposite problem!

Sentence 3

Don't just casually say "I'll run for president" like it's nothing!

Sentence 4

Employees wishing to run in the internal election must submit a statement of intent.

Sentence 5

I kind of went along with the mood and threw my hat in, and now I kind of regret it.