えらぶ
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, ぶ, transitive)
1. to choose; to select; to pick (out)
It is a fate I chose myself.
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Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
being the same thing (as); being indistinguishable (from)
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
Examples (200 in total)
Take your time in choosing.
Pick a color.
Let's choose a ribbon.
I selected a target.
Okay then, I'll pick at random!
Who do you think will be chosen?
Please choose one person.
I should've chosen the money.
That's why I think I'll be chosen.
Did you pick this?
Choose the one you like.
Who chose you?
It is a fate I chose myself.
You shouldn't just pick randomly, okay?
Which way did you choose?
Pick a number.
I had the good fortune to be chosen.
He was elected to the committee.
Choose one and mark it.
I didn't take physics in high school.
Or were you forced to choose it?
Please select an item.
Will you pick out a tie for me?
I was chosen as treasurer of the club.
I was chosen for the school festival's executive committee.
I was chosen as head of the soccer club.
He's likely to be chosen.
We elected James chairman.
They elected Hashimoto the Prime Minister.
I choose to fight rather than run away.
This is the job of my own choice.
Make sure you pick a sweet one.
I didn't even have the luxury of choosing a weapon.
You have to choose.
You or I will be chosen.
Well, I won't be chosen anyway.
Which path did you choose?
Whichever you choose, you will be satisfied.
I can no longer afford to be choosy about the means.
He chose his words carefully.
They chose him for their leader.
But you can only choose one of the two.
Choose one from among these.
The candidates have already been selected.
Pick out the shirt that you like best.
I have to choose between these two.
The suit is the one I chose.
My rival gets chosen instead of me.
Please choose one from among these.
Now, what should I use as a basis for choosing?
He was chosen to be a member of the team.
The committee elected him chairperson.
Earthquakes can occur at any hour.
I reluctantly decide to choose a proxy.
He was chosen by election.
He was chosen as an elder of the church.
We'll let the lady choose first.
You have the choice of soup or salad.
But if that's the case, those who weren't chosen won't be rewarded.
I chose the path to becoming a leader.
We chose John as captain.
Try picking out the people who seem to qualify.
Choose a dress you like.
If you choose a partner who isn't a good match for you, you'll have a hard time.
Mary was chosen from among 500 applicants.
People can't choose how they die.
I picked out the drinks and snacks, too.
They chose Peter as captain.
The court appointed a custodian for the property.
He was elected chairman of the party.
We elected Jane chairperson.
Why did you choose that particular subject?
The party's new leader was chosen.
He selected a Christmas gift for her.
He was chosen to represent Japan in soccer.
I chose these shoes.
The chairman is elected for a two year term.
I would choose the exact same thing.
He was among those chosen.
Tell me which one to choose.
Does this store choose its customers!?
Children cannot choose their parents.
We are beings chosen by Heaven.
Choose the color you like the best.
The question is which to choose.
She chose the red dress.
You should choose that kind of university.
I want to pick out a present for my friend.
It lies with you to decide which to choose.
Right now I'm in no position to be picky about jobs.
You should be careful in choosing friends.
It is important for us to choose good friends.
It was a profession of his own choosing.
You should choose your friends very carefully.
You're the best partner I could have chosen.
There is no doubt as to who will be elected.
Whatever you pick is fine.
Whichever you choose, you cannot lose.
Please choose the person you will nominate next.
He was elected mayor of the city.
They left it to me to decide on a gift.
Finally, she chose another kitten.
The newly elected president is something of a poet.
It took her a long time to choose a hat.
We elected her captain of our team.
He chose painting as a career.
It is a path that the person concerned also chose with full resolve.
People can't choose their family background when they're born.
Just close your eyes and pick any one, okay?
Did you choose an interesting book for your son?
Which path you choose is up to you.
I chose this dictionary of my own accord.
Nobody argued against choosing him as chairman.
The master chose a successor from among the apprentices.
Choose one from among these prizes.
Let's choose a way of life that suits our means.
At this shop, you can choose the syrup for your shaved ice.
Choose any of these pens.
Who do you think will be elected president of the USA?
We chose Henry to be the captain of our team.
We elected Jeffrey captain of our team.
Choose any one book you like.
The president shall be selected by majority vote.
They elected him President of the USA.
Please choose between this one and that one.
You may choose any of them.
I will most likely choose him as our president.
I made a big mistake in choosing my wife.
It's entirely up to you which one you choose.
You should choose to head to the designated spot.
So choosing someone means throwing away the rest?
You must choose between honor and death.
If you end up being chosen, please resign yourself to it.
She always takes her time in choosing her dress.
You have a choice of black tea, coffee, or milk.
Choose friends you can rely on.
Even if you cannot change your birth, it is you yourself who chooses the future.
Is that why someone as inexperienced as me was chosen?
We chose her a nice birthday present.
That is the reason why I chose the path of fleeing.
He was a great statesman and was elected president.
It is not surprising that he was elected mayor.
He was elected chairman three terms in a row.
I pick a box at random and lift it up lightly.
One can choose what one likes without being misled.
They elected him mayor by a large majority.
Three candidates ran for President and he was elected.
Since a large amount of ink is needed, you chose a cheap one, didn't you?
Since the other party also chose it themselves, they try to keep their promise.
Press the "Browse" button and choose a file.
We must select one from among these applicants.
Please advise me which subject I should choose.
They agreed to elect him as president.
The two of them picked a gentle slope and crawled out of the hole.
I wonder why they chose Tom.
Everybody wished he had been elected governor.
Your choice of words is as nasty as ever.
I am very proud of the job I chose myself.
In a democracy, the people elect their government officials directly.
Seeing promise in his talent, the coach made him a regular.
In general, consumers prefer quantity to quality.
I had my self-proclaimed foodie friend pick the restaurant.
This car was selected the "car of the year".
The choice of clothes has become conservative.
He said that if Smith was elected, he would resign.
It rests with you to decide whom to choose for the job.
Whichever you choose, make sure it is a good one.
I chose a place surrounded by flowers with weak scents, as much as possible.
And knowing that, I chose this path.
I could not decide which way to choose.
But if I choose now, while I'm still growing in height, I'll definitely regret it.
You should choose a job in relation to your talents and interests.
He was elected an official by the inhabitants of this town.
Of course, if I could go to heaven, I would choose that.
If you were my grandson, I'd choose you as my successor without hesitation.
He chose a long sword rather than a short one.
It's you who chooses, so I have no right to interfere.
We chose a good present for each of their children.
I will help you in selecting the best from these clothes.
They stopped at nothing to collect the money they had lent.
Please help me pick out a sweater which matches my new dress.
She picked out a pink shirt for me to try on.
She chose a scarf to wear with the dress.
Maybe because of my age, I've started choosing bento with fewer fried foods.
What criterion did you use when you elected this essay as the winner?
Their furniture was chosen for utility rather than style.
The king chose the path of just rule, governing the country by virtue rather than force.
You cannot be too careful in choosing friends.
Please help me pick out a hat which matches my new dress.
She always chooses the most expensive thing on the menu.
There are ten combinations for choosing two people out of five.
Why did you go out of your way to choose such a lonely place as your workplace?
You may choose either of the two books.
Officers are basically chosen from top students recommended by the teachers.
Of all the possible reasons, he chose the least expected one.
It seems they followed the instruction to prioritize character when choosing.
We chose Father as a neutral judge of our disputes.
I realized that what I had chosen didn't really interest me.
We have some doubt as to whether he has chosen the right course.
She picked out the best of all the jewels in the shop.