Translation of Japanese word "選ぶ" to English
選ぶ
えらぶ
[erabu]
IPA: /erabu/
Meaning
VerbTo pick; to make the choice of; to select.
How to use
選ぶ (erabu) — 'to choose / select'. Group 1. 〜を選ぶ — choose ~. 好きなものを選んでください — Please choose what you like. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to choose / select
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 選ぶ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): えらぶ
Romaji Transcription: erabu
Example Sentences
彼は映画を 選ぶことができます。
かれはえいがをえらぶことができます。
He can choose a movie.
彼女は旅行を 選ぶことができませんでした。
かのじょはりょこうをえらぶことができませんでした。
She couldn't choose a trip.
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Common phrases
- 〜を選ぶ— to choose ~ / select ~
- 彼は映画を 選ぶことができます。— He can choose a movie.
Frequency rank: #328 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "選ぶ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "選ぶ" means "to choose / select" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "選ぶ"?▼
The word "選ぶ" is read as "えらぶ" (erabu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は映画を 選ぶことができます。".
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