Vocabulary

What does 選ぶ (えらぶ, erabu) mean?

選ぶ (えらぶ, erabu) means to choose, to select.

Quick facts
Readingえらぶ
Romajierabu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
えらぶ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonerabu

to choose, to select

GenkiGenki 17
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to choose; to select; to pick (out)

Example sentences

  • I will choose one from among these.

  • Please choose your favorite color.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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