| Kanji | Meaning | Noryoku |
|---|---|---|
| 棄 | abandon, throw away, discard, resign, reject, sacrifice | Level 1 |
| 権 | authority, power, rights | Level 2 |
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棄権が二票あった。 There were two abstentions. |
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いざ投票という時、彼は棄権した。 When it came to voting, he abstained. |
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今度の選挙は棄権するつもりだ。 I don't plan to vote at the upcoming election. |