選
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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