- to choose; to select
Godan verb with 'bu' ending; transitive verb
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- to choose; to select
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.
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To decide or determine, often used when making a final choice.
To select among alternatives, often focusing on the act of choosing.
To dispose of or throw away, contrasting the idea of choosing by letting go.
To prefer or like, indicating a personal choice rather than a selection process.
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