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選
選 (readings: せん, えら; Japanese kanji) means “choose / select”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 選手 (athlete / player).
What does 選 mean?
| Kanji | 選 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | choose / select |
| Readings | せん, えら |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 選
選 is read せん or えら depending on the word.
Example words with 選
| Example | 選手 (athlete / player) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14