🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

候補者

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kōhosha

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Candidate/ˈkændɪdət/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"私たちは新しい仕事のために優秀な候補者を探しています。"

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As noun
  1. 1

    A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

    "There are three strong candidates for the position."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'candidate' originates from the Latin 'candidatus', meaning 'clothed in white', which referred to the white togas worn by those seeking public office in ancient Rome. Over time, the term evolved to denote individuals who are considered for a position or honor.

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