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front-runner Meaning in Japanese (front-runner 英語 意味)

本命
本命 in English:front-runner
Phonetic:ほんめい
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front-runner の日本語の意味は「本命」です。 (選挙、競争、またはコンテストで最も勝ちそうな候補者または競争相手と見なされる者。)

Definitions of Front-runner

  1. 1
    noun
    本命

    A front-runner is a candidate or competitor who is perceived to be the most likely to win an election, competition, or contest.

    選挙、競争、またはコンテストで最も勝ちそうな候補者または競争相手と見なされる者。

Example Sentences

formal

“She quickly became the front-runner in the presidential election.”

彼女はすぐに大統領選挙の本命となった。

business

“The company is a front-runner in developing new AI technology.”

casual

“Despite being the front-runner, he faced tough competition.”

本命でありながら、彼は厳しい競争に直面した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

favoriteleading candidatepacesetter

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

underdoglong shotdark horse

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivefront-running

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

be the front-runnerexpression

To be in the leading position in a competition or race.

front-runner statuscollocation

The position or condition of being the leading candidate or competitor.