Translation and Meaning of: 選挙 - senkyo

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 選挙 (senkyo) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: senkyo

Kana: せんきょ

Type: noun

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選挙

Translation / Meaning: election

Meaning in English: election

Definition: Elections are the means by which citizens elect their government and representatives.

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- Synonyms
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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (選挙) senkyo

選挙 (せんきょ) is a Japanese word meaning "election". It is composed of the kanji 選 (select, choose) and 挙 (lift). The word originates from ancient Chinese, where 選 means "to choose" and 擧 means "to raise". The word 選挙 began to be used in Japan during the Meiji Era (1868-1912), when the country underwent political modernization and adopted the Western electoral system. Since then, the word has been widely used in Japan to refer to elections for political office at all levels, from municipal elections to national elections.

How to Write in Japanese - (選挙) senkyo

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Synonyms and Similar - (選挙) senkyo

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投票; 公選; 選択; 選出; 選考; 選任; 選定; 選別; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定; 選択; 選定;

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Words with the same pronunciation: せんきょ senkyo

宣教

senkyou

religious mission

Example Sentences - (選挙) senkyo

Below are some example sentences:

選挙は民主主義の基本です。

Sensen wa minshu shugi no kihon desu

Elections are the foundation of democracy.

Elections are the basics of democracy.

  • 選挙 - election
  • は - topic particle
  • 民主主義 - democracy
  • の - possession particle
  • 基本 - foundation, base
  • です - verb "to be" in polite form

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Other words of the same type: noun

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複雑

Kana: ふくざつ

Romaji: fukuzatsu

Translation / Meaning:

complexity; complication

限度

Kana: げんど

Romaji: gendo

Translation / Meaning:

limit; Limits

ストッキング

Kana: ストッキング

Romaji: sutokingu

Translation / Meaning:

socks

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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