synonym Comparative
選択
VS
選抜
Differences Between "選択" and "選抜"
Option A
選択
Meaning
choice; selection; option
Reading
せんたく (sentaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
将来の進路を決定する重要な時期においては、数多くの_______肢の中から自分自身の意志で最適な道を選ぶことが必要です。
In the important period to decide the future career, it is necessary to select the most suitable path with one's own will from among numerous choices.
Option B
選抜
Meaning
selection, choice, picking out
Reading
せんばつ (senbatsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
厳しい選抜を経て、彼は代表チームのメンバーに選ばれた。
After a rigorous selection process, he was chosen as a member of the national team.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(choice; selection; option)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 選択: Refers to choosing or selecting the best option from many alternatives. Often used as 選択肢 or 選択する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Choice! "In my life's choices, choosing to stay by your side was the absolute best decision, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To call it the best choice! B-Baka! That's obvious! Since I also chose you as my special one, any options to look at other girls are permanently deleted! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せんたく（選択）よ！『僕の人生の数ある選択の中で、ハルカさんの隣にいることを選んだのが一番正しい決定でした！』って…っ！そんなの当たり前でしょ！バカ！…私の方こそあんたを選択したんだから、他所に目移りする選択肢なんて永久にシステムから削除しなさい！私だけを見つめていればいいの！』
- 選抜: The act of selecting or choosing individuals or items, often competitively and based on specific criteria, for a particular purpose (e.g., a team, a program, an award).
- 選択: Refers to choosing or selecting the best option from many alternatives. Often used as 選択肢 or 選択する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Choice! "In my life's choices, choosing to stay by your side was the absolute best decision, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To call it the best choice! B-Baka! That's obvious! Since I also chose you as my special one, any options to look at other girls are permanently deleted! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せんたく（選択）よ！『僕の人生の数ある選択の中で、ハルカさんの隣にいることを選んだのが一番正しい決定でした！』って…っ！そんなの当たり前でしょ！バカ！…私の方こそあんたを選択したんだから、他所に目移りする選択肢なんて永久にシステムから削除しなさい！私だけを見つめていればいいの！』
- 選抜: The act of selecting or choosing individuals or items, often competitively and based on specific criteria, for a particular purpose (e.g., a team, a program, an award).
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