択: the kanji for choose

択 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means choose. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

chooseMeaning

タクOn reading

—Kun reading

7Strokes

Stroke order

択 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

択 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).

タク (taku)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
選択せんたく · sentaku	choice
採択さいたく · saitaku	adoption
二者択一にしゃたくいつ · nisha takuitsu	choosing one of two

Example sentences for work and daily life

選択肢の中から正しいものを選びなさい。Sentakushi no naka kara tadashii mono o erabinasai.Choose the correct answer from the options.
会議で新しい方針が採択された。Kaigi de atarashii hōshin ga saitaku sareta.A new policy was adopted at the meeting.
進学か就職か、二者択一を迫られた。Shingaku ka shūshoku ka, nisha takuitsu o semarareta.I was forced to choose between further study and a job.
授業は選択制になっている。Jugyō wa sentakusei ni natte iru.The classes are elective.
正しい選択をしたと思う。Tadashii sentaku o shita to omou.I think I made the right choice.

Questions about 択

How many strokes does 択 have?

択 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 択?

The on readings are taku (タク). 択 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.

What JLPT level is 択?

N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.

About the JLPT level

The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.