elect in Japanese
elect in Japanese is 選ぶ, 選挙 — elect means to choose someone for a position through a vote.
elect in Japanese
選ぶ
Pronounced: erabu
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
選挙
Pronounced: senkyo
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
What does "elect" mean?
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verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
"The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting."
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verb To choose or decide to do something.
"He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm."
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adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.
"The president-elect will take office in January."
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elect in a sentence
- The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting.
- She was elected mayor for the third time.
- He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm.
- The president-elect will take office in January.
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What is "elect" in Japanese?
"elect" in Japanese is 選ぶ, 選挙. elect means: To choose someone for a position through a vote.
How do you pronounce 選ぶ?
"elect" in Japanese is 選ぶ, pronounced "erabu".
How do you use "elect" in a sentence?
Example: "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting." In Japanese, "elect" is 選ぶ, 選挙.
Are there other ways to say "elect" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "elect": 選ぶ, 選挙.
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