expression, ichidan verb
select someone from many; single out
Idiomatic expression derived from the image of a white-feathered arrow being chosen for a sacred purpose. Used when someone is picked, often reluctantly or conspicuously, from a group for a task or role.
See also: 白羽の矢が立つ
プロジェクトのリーダーに彼が白羽の矢を立てられた。
He was singled out to be the project leader.
The president selected her as the next department head candidate.