No. 639 in Japanese
当選
Winning (e.g., a prize or election).
In a sentence
彼は市長選挙で当選しました。
He was elected in the mayoral election.
In this sentence, '当選' refers to winning an election, specifically being elected through public voting.
懸賞で当選してテレビをもらった。
I won a prize and received a TV.
Here, '当選' is used to express winning a prize or lottery, meaning being selected in a random or specific draw.
志望校受験に当選できるように頑張ります。
I will work hard to get accepted into my desired school.
In this instance, '当選' is metaphorically used to describe aiming to achieve a successful result, such as passing an exam or being accepted.
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