JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
択 — choose
- Reading
- タク・えら.ぶ
- Meaning
- choose; select; elect; prefer
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
択 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タク・えら.ぶ and it means choose; select; elect; prefer. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
択 appears in everyday japanese words such as 採択 (adoption) and 選択 (selection).
Japanese words containing 択
Frequently asked questions
What does 択 mean in Japanese?
択 means choose; select; elect; prefer in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 択 read?
択 is read タク・えら.ぶ. Reading it inside real words — 採択 and 選択 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 択 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 択 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 択 in a word?
A common word containing 択 is 採択 (さいたく) — "adoption". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 択 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 択 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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