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選

選 — elect, select, choose

Learn the correct stroke order for 選 (elect), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 415 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えら.ぶerabu、え.るeru、よ.るyoru
Strokes15
Radical辵
Frequency#57
Meaningselect, select, choose, prefer

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

改選かいせんelection (for a seat or position at the end of a term)noun
互選ごせんelection by mutual vote; election from within a committee (party, etc.); internal votenoun
公選こうせんpublic election; election by popular votenoun
再選さいせんre-election; reelectionnoun
三選さんせんthird-term electionnoun
人選じんせんselecting a suitable person; personnel selectionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 選 (elect) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 選 is #57, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

改選かいせん — election (for a seat or position at the end of a term)
互選ごせん — election by mutual vote; election from within a committee (party, etc.); internal vote
公選こうせん — public election; election by popular vote

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 選 have?

The kanji 選 (elect) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 選?

選 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 選 mean?

選 means: elect, select, choose, prefer. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: えら.ぶ, え.る, よ.る.

What JLPT level is 選?

選 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.