投票

• Reading: とうひょう
• Romaji: touhyou
• Kanji breakdown: 投 (tou) — to throw, to cast; 票 (hyou) — ballot, vote
• Pronunciation: /toː.çoː/

Meaning

Voting; ballot; poll. The act of casting a vote in an election or decision.

A noun and suru-verb meaning to cast a vote. Used for political elections, organizational decisions, and informal polls alike. Common collocations include 投票する (to vote), 投票用紙 (ballot paper), and 投票率 (voter turnout).

Examples

1. 日曜日に投票に行ってきた。 I went out to vote on Sunday.
2. 投票率が年々下がっているらしい。 Apparently voter turnout has been declining year after year.
3. クラスで旅行先を投票で決めた。 We decided our class trip destination by taking a vote.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, civic life, school

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 投 (to throw, to cast) and 票 (ballot, vote). The combination means casting a ballot or vote.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal