えら.ぶ
erabu
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 85 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

択 is the kanji for "Elect / Choose / Select". A common reading is えら.ぶ (erabu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Elect / Choose / Select

Also : Elect · Choose · Select · Prefer

Readings

kunえら.ぶ/ erabuonたく/ taku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

最善の択を選ぶ。

さいぜんのたくをえらぶ。

Choose the best option.

彼には択一の余地がない。

かれにはたくいつのよちがない。

He has no room for alternatives.

Vocabulary using 択

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