candidate; candidacy
〔候補〕
1. candidate; candidacy
An act of qualifying oneself to run in an election for a certain position or status; or such a person.
2. nomination; candidacy
A state of being likely or qualified to rise to a certain position in an awards ceremony, sports game, etc.
3. substitute; reserve
A state of being qualified to replace another when there is a vacant position; or such a person.