elect, select, choose, prefer
On'yomi (音読み)
- セン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- えら.ぶ
- え.る
- よ.る
About this kanji
The kanji "選" means to elect, select, choose, or prefer. It is often used in both noun and verb forms, making it quite versatile. For example, in the compound "公選" (こうせん), it refers to a public election. Another common compound is "選挙" (せんきょ), which also means election. You might also come across "再選" (さいせん), meaning re-election. This kanji typically conveys the idea of making a choice from options, so it's often seen in contexts where decisions are made, like elections or job selections. When practicing, pay attention to the context in which it's used, as that can help clarify its meaning.
Example sentences
選ぶことが重要です。
Choosing is important.
Meanings across languages
- English
- elect, select, choose, prefer
- Tiếng Việt
- bầu, lựa chọn, chọn, ưa thích
- 日本語
- 選ぶ, 選択, 選挙
- 한국어
- 선택하다, 고르다, 선발하다
- 中文
- 选择, 挑选, 优先
- id
- memilih, seleksi, pilih, lebih suka
- th
- เลือก, คัดเลือก, เลือก, ชอบ
- es
- elegir, seleccionar, escoger, preferir
- fr
- élire, sélectionner, choisir, préférer
- de
- wählen, auswählen, wählen, bevorzugen
- pt
- eleger, selecionar, escolher, preferir
Common compounds
- 公選こうせんpublic election, election by popular vote
- 再選さいせんre-election, reelection
- 人選じんせんselecting a suitable person, personnel selection
- 選挙せんきょelection
- 選考せんこうselection, choice, screening
- 選手せんしゅplayer (of a sport), athlete, team member
- 選出せんしゅつelection, selection, choice
- 選択せんたくchoice, selection, option
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