選者
Meanings
1
Refers to a person who evaluates and selects entries in a contest, competition, or anthology. Often used in literary, artistic, or formal selection contexts.
He served as a judge for the tanka contest.
The judges' evaluations determine the winning entries.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の選者を務めるto serve as the judge/selector for (a contest or anthology)
He served as the judge for the haiku contest.
- 選者に選ばれるto be chosen as the judge/selector
She was chosen as the judge for the literary award.
- 選者が〈物〉を選ぶthe judge/selector picks an entry
The judge selected the best entry.