1.
lottery; drawing; raffle
A method of random selection, typically used for deciding winners in competitions, allocating tickets, or distributing prizes.
抽選で当選者を決める。
We'll decide the winner by lottery.
コンサートのチケットは抽選で販売される。
Concert tickets will be sold through a lottery.
抽選に申し込んだが、外れた。
I entered the lottery but didn't win.
FORMATION:
抽 (draw/pull) + 選 (select)
VERB FORM:
抽選する - to draw lots; to hold a lottery
COLLOCATIONS:
- 抽選で当たる - to win in a lottery
- 抽選に外れる - to lose in a lottery
- 抽選に申し込む - to enter a lottery
- 抽選販売 - lottery-based sales
- 抽選会 - lottery drawing event
- 抽選結果 - lottery results
CONTRAST:
- 抽選 - lottery (random selection)
- 先着順 - first-come, first-served
- オークション - auction
Related Words
Contrast:
先着順 (first-come-first-served)