English–Japanese

“preliminary round” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyosen

Example

予選があります。yo sen ga a ri ma su

There is a preliminary round.

Illustration for 予選 (preliminary round)

How to say “preliminary round” in Japanese

“Preliminary round” in Japanese is 予選 (yosen).

Refers to a preliminary stage where participants compete for a place in the main event.

Full entry for 予選: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 予選

予選の結果は明日の午後に発表されます。yo sen no kek ka wa asu no go go ni hap pyō sa re ma su

The results of the preliminary round will be announced tomorrow afternoon.

Tips for using 予選

  • A school or company event can also have a 予選 (yosen) when many participants must be reduced to a manageable number before the final stage.

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