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Component Breakdown
選=
辶巽
walk + 巽
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and humble. Advancing to choose.
Symbolism
Election, choice, choose. Represents choosing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
取捨選択
しゅしゃせんたく
selection; making a choice; sifting; selection
二者選一
にしゃせんいつ
choosing between two things; two choices; choosing between two things
Proverbs & Idioms
選ぶに迷う
えらぶにまよう
Lost in choosing
Having difficulty making a choice
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 選 mean in Japanese?
選 means elect, select, choose, prefer.
How do you read 選?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: えら.ぶ、え.る、よ.る (erabu, eru, yoru).
How many strokes does 選 have?
選 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 選 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 選 (elect, select, choose, prefer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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