Kanji 択: choose, select, elect, prefer
Key takeaways
Kanji 択: choose, select, elect, prefer. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 択
choose, select, elect, prefer
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Just as you use your hand (扌) to measure (尺) things with a ruler to compare them, this represents carefully choosing the best option from many. It is used in words like selection (選択) or adoption (採択).
