選: the kanji for choose; select
選 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means choose; select. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
選 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
選 has 2 readings 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).
セン (sen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 選択せんたく · sentaku | choice; selection |
| 選挙せんきょ · senkyo | election |
えらぶ (erabu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 選ぶえらぶ · erabu | to choose |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- いくつかの選択肢があります。Ikutsuka no sentakushi ga arimasu.There are several choices.
- 選挙で投票してきました。Senkyo de tōhyō shite kimashita.I went and voted in the election.
- 色々な選択肢から一つを選んだ。Iroiro na sentakushi kara hitotsu o eranda.I chose one from various options.
- 来月、市長選挙があります。Raigetsu, shichō senkyo ga arimasu.There is a mayoral election next month.
- 自分に合う仕事を選びました。Jibun ni au shigoto o erabimashita.I chose a job that suits me.
Questions about 選
How many strokes does 選 have?
選 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 選?
The on readings are sen (セン). The kun readings are erabu (えらぶ).
What JLPT level is 選?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 選
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.