選ぶ

erabu
/eɾaꜜbɯ/
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To decide which person, thing, or path to take from several possibilities.

Examples

  • 子どもたちが旅行先を選びました。
    The children chose the destination for the trip.
  • 委員長は投票で選ばれる。
    The chairperson is elected by vote.
  • 好きな色を一つ選んでください。
    Please choose one colour you like.
  • 新しい仕事を選ぶのは難しい。
    It is hard to choose a new job.
  • 彼女は電車より自転車を選んだ。
    She chose a bicycle over the train.

Similar words

決める
選択する
選定する
選出する
選び取る

Meanings

Choose from options

verb
decisions
neutral
To pick someone or something from available possibilities because it suits a purpose or preference.

Examples

  • 好きな色を一つ選んでください。
    Please choose one colour you like.
  • 彼女は電車より自転車を選んだ。
    She chose a bicycle over the train.
  • 委員長は投票で選ばれる。
    The chairperson is elected by vote.
  • 新しい仕事を選ぶのは難しい。
    It is hard to choose a new job.
  • 子どもたちが旅行先を選びました。
    The children chose the destination for the trip.

Similar words

Etymology

FAQ

What does 選ぶ mean?

To choose one option from several possibilities.

How do you read 選ぶ?

It is read えらぶ, romanized erabu.

What is the te-form of 選ぶ?

選んで.

What is the past form of 選ぶ?

選んだ.

Can 選ぶ be used for people?

Yes. A group can select a person for a role by voting.

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