選ぶ【えらぶ】
Frequency rank: 717.
- to choose; to select
Godan verb with 'bu' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when referring to the action of making a choice between options or picking something from a group based on preference or criteria.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] selects [Job]
[Person] chooses [Partner]
He chooses a spouse
[Person] selects [Food]
The customer chooses a dessert
Generated related terms (experimental)
えらぶ選ぶ【えらぶ】
To choose or select from options or possibilities.
To decide or determine, often used when making a final choice.
To select among alternatives, often focusing on the act of choosing.
すてる捨てる【すてる】
To dispose of or throw away, contrasting the idea of choosing by letting go.
このむ好む【このむ】
To prefer or like, indicating a personal choice rather than a selection process.