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selection; election; choosing
The act of selecting or electing someone from a group, typically through a formal process such as voting or deliberation. Often used for selecting representatives, committee members, or award recipients.
委員長が選出された。
A committee chair was elected.
投票によって代表を選出する。
Representatives are selected by vote.
各地区から一名ずつ候補者が選出され、全国大会に出場する。
One candidate is selected from each district and participates in the national tournament.
A compound of 選 (to choose, to select) and 出 (to bring forth, to put forward). Functions as both a noun and a suru-verb.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 選出する (to select, to elect)
- 選出される (to be selected/elected)
- 代表を選出する (to elect a representative)
- 投票で選出する (to select by vote)
- 全会一致で選出する (to select unanimously)
More formal than 選ぶ (to choose). 選出 implies a structured selection process with multiple candidates, while 選ぶ is a general word for choosing. Commonly used in news articles about elections, appointments, and award selections.