Translation guide
The act of choosing one or more items from a set, often with care or for a specific purpose.
To pick one or more items from a group based on preference or criteria.
The most common and general verb for 'to choose' or 'to select'. Used for everyday choices.
To identify and take a specific item from a larger group, often with a sense of selection based on quality or suitability.
To choose an item in a digital interface by clicking, tapping, or highlighting.
Standard term for selecting items in software, menus, or forms.
ファイルを選択して「開く」をクリックしてください。
Select the file and click 'Open'.
選ぶ (erabu) is the everyday verb for choosing, while 選択する (sentaku suru) is more formal and often used in written or technical contexts. In casual speech, 選ぶ is preferred.
どの色を選ぶ？
Which color will you choose?
選択肢から一つ選択してください。
Please select one from the options.
Please select a book you like.
彼は新しい車を選んだ。
He selected a new car.
A more formal verb, often used in written or technical contexts, like selecting from a menu or options.
メニューから料理を選択してください。
Please select a dish from the menu.
To select someone for a position or role, like electing or choosing a representative.
委員会は新しい委員長を選出した。
The committee selected a new chairperson.
To carefully select the best from many; to handpick. Emphasizes the process of elimination.
彼女は新鮮な野菜を選り抜いた。
She selected the freshest vegetables.
To sort and select, often used in contexts like grading produce or screening applicants.
工場で部品を選別する。
They select parts at the factory.
Also used in casual digital contexts, like choosing an option from a dropdown.
リストから国を選んでください。
Please select your country from the list.