選ぶ

えらぶ

To choose, to select

N4verb·erabu

How to remember it

Erase a few to 'erabu' — choosing means letting the rest go.

Example sentences

  • 好きな色を選んでください。

    すきないろをえらんでください。

    Please choose your favorite color.

  • 彼は慎重に言葉を選んだ。

    かれはしんちょうにことばをえらんだ。

    He chose his words carefully.

Usage

Godan verb; the て-form 選んで is extremely common in requests.

Related words

選択選び方択る

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