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.
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.
弱い個体は自然淘汰される。
Weak individuals are selected out by nature.
Passive form of 選ぶ (to choose). The most common and neutral way to say 'be selected'.
彼が代表に選ばれた。
He was selected as the representative.
この作品が最優秀賞に選ばれました。
This work was selected for the top prize.
More formal, often used for election or official selection of people.
彼は議長に選出された。
He was elected chairman.
Used for careful selection, often of items, plans, or locations.
新しいロゴが選定されました。
A new logo has been selected.
Again the most natural choice.
彼女はチームに選ばれた。
She was selected for the team.
Implies being specially selected or promoted, often for a role or position.
若手が監督に抜擢された。
A young person was selected as director.