How to say 'Choose' in Japanese | 選ぶ

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The Japanese word for Choose is 'Erabu', written as 選ぶ in Japanese.'Choose' in hiragana is えらぶ.

word

選ぶ

Meaning

Choose

Reading

えらぶ

erabu

Kanji

選Choose

Explanation

The Japanese verb '選ぶ (えらぶ)' means 'to choose'. It is used when selecting or picking something from a set of options. This verb can be applied to various contexts, such as choosing items, people, or decisions. For example: I chose the red one「赤いのを選びました」(あかいのをえらびました). She chose her career path carefully「彼女はキャリアパスを慎重に選びました」(かのじょはキャリアパスをしんちょうにえらびました). The verb can also imply a thoughtful or deliberate selection process, often carrying a nuance of careful consideration.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

560

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 選ぶ

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

選

Meaning

Choose

Hiragana in the Word 選ぶ

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

ぶ

Reading

Words Related to 選ぶ Through the Kanji 選

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 選 as well.

word

選手

Meaning

Player, Athlete

word

選挙

Meaning

Election

word

当選

Meaning

Win

word

入選

Meaning

Selection

word

選択

Meaning

Selection, Choice

word

選

Meaning

Selection

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'Erabu' means 'Choose' .

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