本選(ほんせん)

ほんせん
noun
finals; main round; main competition
1. finals; main round; main competition
the main or final stage of a competition, as opposed to preliminary rounds
本選(ほんせん)に進(すす)んだ。
I advanced to the finals.
予選(よせん)を通過(つうか)して本選(ほんせん)に出場(しゅつじょう)する。
To pass the preliminaries and compete in the finals.
本選(ほんせん)は来週(らいしゅう)開催(かいさい)される。
The main competition will be held next week.

USAGE:

  • 本選(ほんせん)に進(すす)む/出(で)る (to advance to/enter the finals)
  • 本選(ほんせん)出場(しゅつじょう) (participation in the finals)

COMPETITION STAGES:

  • 予選(よせん) (preliminary round, qualifier)
  • 本選(ほんせん) (main round, finals)
  • 決勝(けっしょう) (final match)
  • 準決勝(じゅんけっしょう) (semifinal)

CONTEXTS:
Used in various competitions: sports tournaments, music competitions, cooking contests, academic competitions, etc.

RELATED:

  • 予選(よせん) (preliminary round - antonym)
  • 決勝戦(けっしょうせん) (final match)
  • 準々決勝(じゅんじゅんけっしょう) (quarterfinal)
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Added 2026.1.25 17:33
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