Failing to be elected; losing in an election (a candidate not winning a seat).
有力候補であったが、最終的に落選してしまった。
He was a strong candidate, but in the end he lost the election.
市議会議員に立候補したが、落選して務めることはできなかった。
I ran for city council but was defeated and could not take office.
落選のショックでしばらく公の場に出なかった。
He stayed away from the public eye for a while due to the shock of losing the election.
Not being accepted or chosen for a prize, exhibition, or contest; rejection (not winning or being selected).
作品は惜しくも落選し、展示は叶わなかった。
Regrettably, the work was not selected and could not be exhibited.
コンサートのオーディションで落選したが、別のチャンスを探すつもりだ。
I failed the concert audition, but I plan to look for other opportunities.