選手
せんしゅ
senshu
nounVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

選手 (せんしゅ (senshu)) means "player (of a sport)". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

player (of a sport)

Also : player · athlete · competitor · team member · sportsperson

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 選手 (せんしゅ) means 'player selected for a team (usually athletic)'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of player selected for a team (usually athletic).

Example Sentences

私は選手が好きです。

わたしはせんしゅがすきです。

I like player (of a sport).

彼女はオリンピックの選手だ。

かのじょはオリンピックのせんしゅだ。

She is an Olympic athlete.

Kanji in this word

選
Elect
Kunえら.ぶ
Onせん
JLPT N3
手
Arm / Hand / Skill
Kunて、た
Onしゅ、ず
JLPT N4

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