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選
Choose, Select
えら-ぶ (era-bu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word 選手 (senshu), meaning 'athlete' or 'player,' literally refers to someone who has been 'selected' to represent a team.
Memory Trick
Imagine standing in front of many doors and carefully CHOOSING only one to enter. You SELECT the best option.
Readings
Onyomi: セン (sen)
Kunyomi: えら-ぶ (era-bu)
Example Words
選ぶ
えらぶ (erabu)
To choose
選手
せんしゅ (senshu)
Athlete
選択
せんたく (sentaku)
Choice
当選
とうせん (tousen)
Election victory
Example Sentence
好きな 色を 選んでください。
すきな いろを えらんでください。
suki na iro o erande kudasai
Please choose your favorite color.