当選とうせん Common Noun Irregular Intransitive English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru intransitive verb being elected Antonym: 落選 (らくせん) 私が投票した候補者は当選した。 The candidate whom I cast a vote for was elected. 2 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru intransitive verb winning a prize (in a lottery, raffle, etc.);being selected (for a prize, etc.) See also: 入選 (にゅうせん), 当せん (とうせん)