Japanese word

選る

Pronunciation

Romajiyoru

Meaning

  • verbchoose

Example

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.

Illustration for 選る (choose)

More examples

審査員は候補者の中から代表を選ります。shin sa in wa kō ho sha no naka ka ra dai hyō o yo ri ma su

The judges choose a representative from the candidates.

Core concept

It describes narrowing a group of possibilities down to the option that is judged most suitable.

Common phrases

  • 候補を選るkō ho o yo ru

    choose a candidate

Similar words

選ぶerabu: To choose one option from several possibilities in common everyday use.
選択するsentakusuru: To make a deliberate choice among available options, often in formal or written language.

Definition in Japanese

いくつかのものの中から、条件や好みに合うものを選び出す。i ku tsu ka no mo no no naka ka ra jō ken ya kono mi ni a u mo no o era bi da su

Word origin

The Japanese verb 選る (yoru) is native in origin, while 選 (sen, "choose") is the kanji used to represent its meaning in writing.

Usage tips

  • In modern conversation, 選る (yoru) is often replaced by 選ぶ (erabu), while it remains recognizable in formal and literary expressions.

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