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What is the Kanji for 'Choose'? | 選

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Choose', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Choose' is 選.

    kanji

    選

    Meaning

    Choose

    Reading

    kunyomiえら

    era

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Parts

    ⻌Walk 巽

    Example Word

    選ぶ: choose. 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.

    Radical

    辵

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    875

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 選

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    ⻌

    Meaning

    Walk

    component

    巽

Words Using 選

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    word

    選ぶ

    Meaning

    Choose

    word

    当選

    Meaning

    Win

    word

    入選

    Meaning

    Selection

    word

    選択

    Meaning

    Selection, Choice

    word

    選

    Meaning

    Selection

    word

    選挙

    Meaning

    Election

    word

    選手

    Meaning

    Player, Athlete

Kanji Related to 選 Through the Part ⻌

These 32 kanji contain the part ⻌ as well.

    kanji

    遵

    Meaning

    Obey, Abide by

    kanji

    運

    Meaning

    Fortune

    kanji

    過

    Meaning

    Exceed, Error

    kanji

    巡

    Meaning

    Go around, Patrol

    kanji

    遠

    Meaning

    Far

    kanji

    違

    Meaning

    Differ, Different

    kanji

    送

    Meaning

    Send

    kanji

    速

    Meaning

    Quick

    kanji

    遭

    Meaning

    Encounter, Meet with

    kanji

    近

    Meaning

    Near

    kanji

    達

    Meaning

    Attain, Plural

    kanji

    遅

    Meaning

    Slow, Late

    kanji

    遷

    Meaning

    Transfer, Transition

    kanji

    述

    Meaning

    State, Mention

    kanji

    逮

    Meaning

    Catch up with, Apprehend

    kanji

    迅

    Meaning

    Swift

    kanji

    進

    Meaning

    Advance

    kanji

    逸

    Meaning

    Elude, Deviate

    kanji

    遂

    Meaning

    Consummate, Accomplish

    kanji

    遮

    Meaning

    Obstruct, Intercept

    kanji

    込

    Meaning

    Put in, Crowded

    kanji

    遣

    Meaning

    Use, Dispatch

    kanji

    迎

    Meaning

    Welcome

    kanji

    遇

    Meaning

    Treat, Interview

    kanji

    逆

    Meaning

    Reverse

    kanji

    還

    Meaning

    Return, Send back

    kanji

    造

    Meaning

    Make, Build

    kanji

    逐

    Meaning

    Pursue, Drive out

    kanji

    週

    Meaning

    Week

    kanji

    逝

    Meaning

    Die, Pass on

    kanji

    退

    Meaning

    Retreat

    kanji

    遺

    Meaning

    Leave behind

Learn the Kanji 選

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 選 mean?

選 means 'Choose'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.