Translation guide
The English word "choice" covers several distinct meanings: the act of selecting, the options available, the thing chosen, and the quality of being excellent. Japanese uses different words and patterns for each.
Expressing the process or act of selecting from options.
The most general and neutral word for 'choice' or 'selection'. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
I'll leave the choice to you.
It's difficult to make the right choice.
Nominalized form of the verb 選ぶ (to choose). More conversational than 選択.
You are free to choose which one.
Pattern for 'choose whether or not to...'
Please choose whether to go or not.
Referring to the range of things to choose from.
Literally 'choice branches'. The standard word for 'options' or 'alternatives'.
There are too many choices; I can't decide.
Loanword from English, common in business or technical contexts.
Casual way to say 'things you can choose from'.
These are all the choices you have here.
Referring to the specific item or person selected.
Can also mean the chosen item, especially in formal contexts.
His choice was correct.
Literally 'the thing (I) chose'. Natural in speech.
This is my choice.
Loanword used in casual or trendy contexts, often for 'selection' of items.
Describing something as of high quality or carefully selected.
選択 (sentaku) is a noun meaning 'choice' or 'selection', often used in formal or abstract contexts. 選ぶ (erabu) is the verb 'to choose'. In casual speech, use 選ぶ or its nominalized form 選ぶこと instead of 選択.
Which one do you choose?
I am being forced to make a choice.
チョイス (choice) is a casual loanword. It sounds flippant for serious matters like career or life choices. Use 選択 instead.
Are there any other choices?
このプランにはいくつかのオプションがあります。
This plan has several options.
Today's choice is this!
That store only carries choice items.
極上のワインをいただきました。
I had a choice wine.