Kanji 選: elect, select, choose, prefer
Key takeaways
Kanji 選: elect, select, choose, prefer. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 選
elect, select, choose, prefer
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine walking (⻌) along a path and picking the most mild (巽) or agreeable option from many. It depicts the act of choosing a specific direction or item to move forward with. This kanji is used in words like selection and election.
