Japanese Word of the Day
選ぶ
e-RA-bu • verb (transitive) — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to choose; to select; to pick
Examples
- レストランで何を食べるか選ぶのに時間がかかった。
(It took time to choose what to eat at the restaurant.) - 新しいスマホを選ぶときは機能と価格をよく比べてください。
(When choosing a new smartphone, please compare the features and price carefully.) - 自分で選んだ道を信じて進んでください。
(Trust the path you chose and move forward.)
Synonyms
- 選択する
- 選定する
- チョイスする
選ぶ is a common transitive verb used when selecting one or more items from options. Use を with the object being chosen (e.g., 料理を選ぶ). Polite form is 選びます; request form is 選んでください; past is 選んだ. Compared with 'decide' (決める), 選ぶ emphasizes picking among alternatives, while deciding can emphasize making the final resolution.
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