選
Kanji · N2
選 / elect
Kanji for elect, select, or choose.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | えら.ぶ、え.る、よ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
選 carries the meaning elect, select, or choose.
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Common compounds with 選
選挙するせんきょする
特選とくせんspecial selection / special approval
選ぶえらぶto choose / to select / to pick
選挙せんきょelection
選手せんしゅplayer / athlete / team member
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