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'.
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.
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.
Weak individuals are selected out by nature.
A young person was selected as director.