選ぶ
erabu
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choose, select, pick
/eɾaꜜbɯ/
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To decide which person, thing, or path to take from several possibilities.
Examples
好きな色を一つ選んでください。
Please choose one colour you like.
委員長は投票で選ばれる。
The chairperson is elected by vote.
子どもたちが旅行先を選びました。
The children chose the destination for the trip.
彼女は電車より自転車を選んだ。
She chose a bicycle over the train.
新しい仕事を選ぶのは難しい。
It is hard to choose a new job.
Meanings
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.
FAQ
To choose one option from several possibilities.
It is read えらぶ, romanized erabu.
What is the te-form of 選ぶ?
What is the past form of 選ぶ?
Can 選ぶ be used for people?
Yes. A group can select a person for a role by voting.
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