選択
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of choosing or the option selected. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『選択する』 (sentaku suru, 'to choose').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Ken are discussing options for a group trip, trying to decide between two destinations.
選択
せんたく
selection / choice
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Picture a menu with many options — you have to make a selection. 'Selection' sounds like 'sen-taku' — think of 『選択』 (sentaku, 'selection') as picking the best choice from a list!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『選択』 (sentaku, 'selection') is commonly used in contexts like shopping, exams, or life decisions, emphasizing careful consideration and personal responsibility in choices.
Forms
Base: 選択Base noun form. Refers to the act of choosing or the option selected. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『選択する』 (sentaku suru, 'to choose').