What does 候補者 mean?
候補者 is a Japanese noun meaning “candidate (person standing)” in English. It is written as 候補者 in kanji, こうほしゃ in hiragana, and kouhosha in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
選挙に五人の候補者が出ている。
Five candidates are standing in the election.
候補者の話を聞きに行った。
I went to hear the candidates speak.