選択肢
Meanings
1
choices; alternatives; options
Refers to a set of possible selections, often in decision-making, multiple-choice questions, or menus. The word itself is neutral and common.
This question has four options.
There are too many choices; I can't decide.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の選択肢の中から選ぶto choose from among the options
Please choose one from among the several options.
- 選択肢がある／ないto have / not have an option
There's no other option in this situation.
- 選択肢を絞るto narrow down the options
There are too many candidates, so let's narrow down the options.
- 選択肢を提示するto present options
The teacher presented several options.
- 選択肢が増えるfor the number of options to increase
Thanks to the internet, the number of options has increased.