えら.ぶ
erabu
JLPT N315 strokesKanjiLevel 47 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

選 is the kanji for "Elect". A common reading is えら.ぶ (erabu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Elect

Also : Select · Choose · Prefer

Readings

kunえら.ぶ/ erabuonせん/ sen

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 選 represents 'ELECT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of elect.

Reading ·

On-reading: せん — remember this sound by associating it with elect. Kun-reading: えら.ぶ.

Example Sentences

どの道を選ぶか考えています。

どのみちをえらぶかかんがえています。

I'm thinking about which path to choose.

選挙に行きましょう。

せんきょにいきましょう。

Let's go vote.

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