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Choose, Select

γˆγ‚‰-ぢ (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: γˆγ‚‰-ぢ (era-bu)

Example Words

選ぢ
γˆγ‚‰γΆ (erabu)
To choose
選手
せんしゅ (senshu)
Athlete
選択
γ›γ‚“γŸγ (sentaku)
Choice
当選
とうせん (tousen)
Election victory

Example Sentence

ε₯½γγͺ 色を 選んでください。

すきγͺ いろを γˆγ‚‰γ‚“γ§γγ γ•γ„γ€‚

suki na iro o erande kudasai

Please choose your favorite color.

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