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Japanese symbol for “selected”

Romaji: sentakuchuu
(currently) selected (item in a software interface)

In Japanese, selected is , read (sentakuchuu).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. adj-no (currently) selected (item in a software interface)

Kanji and stroke order

elect, select, choose
on: セン
kun: えら.ぶ、え.る、よ.る
15 strokes · JLPT 2
choose, select, elect
on: タク
kun: えら.ぶ
7 strokes · JLPT 1
in, inside, middle
on: チュウ
kun: なか、うち、あた.る
4 strokes · JLPT 4

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
せんしゅ senshuplayer (of a sport); athlete; team member
せんきょ senkyoelection
せんたく sentakuchoice; selection; option
えらぶ erabuto choose; to select; to pick (out)
とうせん tousenbeing elected
よせん yosenpreliminary contest; qualifying round; trial
せんたくし sentakushichoices; alternatives; options
さいたく saitakuadoption; selection; choice
ちゅうしん chuushincenter; centre; middle

See also: Chinese symbol for “selected”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.