入選(にゅうせん)

にゅうせん
noun / suru verb
being selected, accepted (for exhibition)
1. being selected, being accepted for exhibition or publication
Having one's work selected for display, exhibition, or inclusion in a competition. Commonly used for art exhibitions, photography contests, literary competitions, and similar juried selections.
写真(しゃしん)コンテストに入選(にゅうせん)した。
My photo was selected for the contest.
入選(にゅうせん)作品(さくひん)は美術館(びじゅつかん)に展示(てんじ)される。
Selected works will be displayed at the art museum.
初(はじ)めて応募(おうぼ)した小説(しょうせつ)が文学賞(ぶんがくしょう)に入選(にゅうせん)して驚(おどろ)いた。
I was surprised when the first novel I submitted was selected for the literary prize.

Focuses on the act of being chosen or accepted by a panel or jury, rather than winning a top prize. Often the first step before potentially winning an award.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 入選(にゅうせん)作品(さくひん) (selected work)
  • 入選(にゅうせん)者(しゃ) (selected entrant)
  • 入選(にゅうせん)を果(は)たす (achieve selection)
  • ～に入選(にゅうせん)する (be selected for ~)

DISTINCTIONS:

  • 入選(にゅうせん): being selected/accepted (from among submissions — emphasizes passing the selection process)
  • 入賞(にゅうしょう): winning a prize (achieving a ranked placement)
  • 当選(とうせん): winning (a lottery, election)
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