Japanese Conversation · Level 96
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Japanese word
予選
Pronunciation
Romajiyosen
Meaning
- nounpreliminary round
Example
予選があります。yo sen ga a ri ma su
There is a preliminary round.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to a preliminary stage where participants compete for a place in the main event.
Common phrases
予選に出場するyo sen ni shutsu jō su ru
compete in the preliminary round
予選を勝ち抜くyo sen o ka chi nu ku
win through the preliminary round
Similar words
予選会yosenkai: A contest held to select participants who advance to the main competition.
Definition in Japanese
本番に出場する者を選び出すために、先に行われる競技や試験。hon ban ni shutsu jō su ru mono o era bi da su ta me ni saki ni okona wa re ru kyō gi ya shi ken
Word origin
The word combines 予 (yo, "in advance") with 選 (sen, "choose"), expressing a choice made before the main competition.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
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