Translation guide
How to express that someone or something is chosen, picked, or selected in Japanese. Covers passive, intransitive, and natural phrasing.
To say that someone or something is chosen or selected, often in a formal or neutral context.
Passive form of 選ぶ (to choose). The most common and neutral way to say 'be selected'.
When someone is picked for a position, team, or cast.
When something is chosen by evolution, destiny, or a natural process.
Used in the context of natural selection or weeding out.
彼が代表に選ばれた。
He was selected as the representative.
This work was selected for the top prize.
More formal, often used for election or official selection of people.
He was elected chairman.
Used for careful selection, often of items, plans, or locations.
A new logo has been selected.
Again the most natural choice.
She was selected for the team.
Implies being specially selected or promoted, often for a role or position.
A young person was selected as director.
Weak individuals are selected out by nature.