JLPT N3Verb · IrregularDaily LifeSchoolBusiness

選択する

せんたくする·sentaku suru

Meaning

to choose; to select; to make a choice

Formality
Neutral

Nuance & Usage

選択する is a neutral-formal verb meaning to choose from multiple options. It is common in school and business contexts where decisions are made based on conditions or priorities. Related words: 選択肢 (options), 選択科目 (elective subject), and 最適な選択 (best choice).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 選ぶ and 選択する. Both mean "to choose," but 選択する sounds more formal and objective, while 選ぶ is more general and conversational. Also, use を for the selected item: 方法を選択する.

Example Sentences (3)

1

予算に合わせて最適なプランを選択してください。

よさんにあわせてさいてきなぷらんをせんたくしてください。

Please choose the best plan according to your budget.

Business
2

大学では第二外国語を選択する必要があります。

だいがくではだいにがいこくごをせんたくするひつようがあります。

At university, you need to choose a second foreign language.

3

どちらを選択しても、大きな差はありません。

どちらをせんたくしても、おおきなさはありません。

Whichever you choose, there is no big difference.

Daily Life

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