English–Japanese
“choose” in Japanese
How to say “choose” in Japanese
“Choose” in Japanese is 選ぶ (erabu).
It involves comparing available options and settling on the one that seems suitable.
Example sentences with 選ぶ
どの本を選びますか？do no hon o era bi ma su ka
Which book do you choose?
店員に相談して、誕生日のプレゼントを選びました。ten in ni sō dan shi te tan jō hi no pu re ze n to o era bi ma shi ta
I consulted the store clerk and chose a birthday gift.
Tips for using 選ぶ
- In shopping conversations, 選ぶ (erabu) describes deciding among items, while 買う (kau) describes the later act of purchasing one.
Other Japanese words for “choose”
着る服を決めます。ki ru fuku o ki me ma su
I choose what to wear.
良い物を選って使います。yo i mono o yo tte tsuka i ma su
I pick out good things and use them.