expression, godan verb (-bu)
choose by lot; draw lots to decide
Used when a choice or decision is made by drawing lots, such as picking a winner or assigning roles randomly.
順番はくじで選びましょう。
Let's decide the order by drawing lots.
代表者をくじで選んだ。
We chose the representative by lot.
Standard kanji-kana spelling.
Uses the rare kanji 籤 for くじ; not commonly used in modern writing.
Compound of くじ (lot, lottery) + で (instrumental particle) + 選ぶ (to choose). The exact origin of くじ is uncertain.