Learn JLPT N3 Kanji

Meaning of 選

elect, select, choose, prefer

Onyomi

セン
sen

Kunyomi

えら(ぶ)
era(bu)

Learn Japanese kanji: 【 セン / えら(ぶ) 】.

Significado: elect, select, choose, prefer.

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How to write 選 - stroke order:

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Stroke Count: 15

- Example Sentences

Each example sentence includes a Japanese kana reading, the romaji reading, and the English translation.

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Example #1

なぜこのようなかもくをえらんだの?
naze kono you na kamoku wo eranda no?
Why did you choose such a subject?
Example #2

うれしいことに、スピーチたいかいのだいひょうにえらばれた。
ureshii koto ni, supiichi taikai no daihyou ni erabareta.
I was chosen to be a representative in the speech contest!
Example #3

ラグビーせんしゅにしては、からだがちいさいよね。
ragubii senshu ni shite wa, karada ga chiisai yo ne.
For a rugby athlete, their body is pretty small.
Example #4

わたしはしあいごせんしゅのひとりひとりとあくしゅをした。
watashi wa wa shiaigo senshu no hitorihitori to akushu wo shita.
I shook hands with each of the players after the match.

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