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JLPT N3 Grade 4 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
えら
On'yomi
セン

Stroke order & writing

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Example word

えら

to choose

選 in example sentences

  • Hitotsu erande.

    Choose one.

  • Iro o erande.

    Pick a color.

  • トムはえらんだ。

    Tomu wa eran da.

    Tom made his choice.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 選

選 means "choose". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read えら in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セン in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 4.

Common questions

What does the kanji 選 mean?
選 means "choose". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 選 have?
選 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 選 read?
It is read えら in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 選?
選 is a JLPT N3 kanji.