Elect in Japanese

"elect" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

選

sen

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "elect". The most common choice is shown first.

選

Top pick

elect, select, choose, prefer

Reading: sen

15 strokes · wisdom

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Where it comes from

Composed of advance and humble. Advancing to choose.

What it carries

Election, choice, choose. Represents choosing.

Related kanji for "elect"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for elect?

The most common kanji for "elect" is 選, read as sen. It means elect, select, choose. Related kanji: 択 (elect).

How many strokes does 選 have?

選 has 15 strokes.