Japanese word

選考

Pronunciation

Romajisenkō

Meaning

  • nounscreening

Example

書類選考の結果は来週届きます。sho rui sen kō no kek ka wa rai shū todo ki ma su

The screening results will arrive next week.

Illustration for 選考 (screening)

More examples

今回の選考では、実務経験が重視されます。kon kai no sen kō de wa jitsu mu kei ken ga jū shi sa re ma su

In this selection process, practical experience is highly valued.

Core concept

Describes a careful process of judging candidates or options against set criteria before making a choice.

Common phrases

  • 選考を受けるsen kō o u ke ru

    undergo screening

  • 選考を通過するsen kō o tsū ka su ru

    pass the screening

  • 選考基準sen kō ki jun

    screening criteria

  • 選考結果sen kō kek ka

    screening results

  • 選考を行うsen kō o okona u

    conduct screening

Similar words

審査shinsa: A careful examination of applicants, entries, or proposals according to established standards.
選抜senbatsu: A process that narrows a larger group to the people or items chosen for a purpose.

Definition in Japanese

候補となる人や物事を調べて比較し、条件に合うものを選ぶこと。kō ho to na ru hito ya mono goto o shira be te hi kaku shi jō ken ni a u mo no o era bu ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 選考 (senkō) combines 選 (sen, "choose") with 考 (kō, "think or examine"), linking the idea of choosing with careful judgment.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese announcements, 選考 (senkō) can refer to the evaluation stage before a decision, so 選考結果 (senkō kekka) means the result of the screening process.

Other meanings

  • selectionnoun

Related words

  • 選考者senkōshaselectornoun

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