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JLPT N115画 · 15 strokesradical 辵grade 4freq #57

elect, select, choose, prefer

On'yomi (音読み)

  • セン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • えら.ぶ
  • え.る
  • よ.る

Mnemonic

As you select your path, the racing wheels of choice roll swiftly, guiding you to prefer one option over another.

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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