出馬 [ㄔㄨ ㄇㄚˇ; chu1 ma3]
  to set out (on a campaign)
  to stand for election
  to throw one's cap in the ring
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  出馬
  しゅつば
  noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
  running (for election)
  coming forward as a candidate
  going on horseback
  going in person
  archaism
  letting out a horse
  taking out a horse
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