すぐる

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

select the best; pick out; choose carefully

Implies selecting superior items from a group, often with a discerning eye. Less common than 選ぶ (えらぶ); used in contexts like sorting or hand-picking quality items.

• 市いち場ばで新しん鮮せんな魚さかなをすぐる。

  I pick out the freshest fish at the market.