選択肢
One of the things that can be chosen from a set of options or alternatives.
Examples
3 of 5メニューに選択肢が多すぎて、決めるのに時間がかかる。
There are too many choices on the menu, so it takes time to decide.
政府はすべての可能な選択肢を検討している。
The government is considering all possible options.
もう、これしか選択肢がないんだ。
There's no other choice but this.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sentaku (choose) + Shi (branch). The branches of choice.
Quick Quiz
留学することで、将来の( )が広がるはずだ。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 選択肢
Examples
メニューに選択肢が多すぎて、決めるのに時間がかかる。
everydayThere are too many choices on the menu, so it takes time to decide.
政府はすべての可能な選択肢を検討している。
formalThe government is considering all possible options.
もう、これしか選択肢がないんだ。
informalThere's no other choice but this.
被験者には3つの選択肢が与えられた。
academicThe subjects were given three options.
コストを抑えるためのいくつかの選択肢を提示した。
businessPresented several options to keep costs down.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
多肢選択式
multiple choice format
苦渋の選択
agonizing choice
最善の選択肢
the best option
Often Confused With
Sentaku is the 'act' of choosing, while sentakushi refers to the actual 'items' or 'paths' you can choose from.
Usage Notes
Very common in academic tests (multiple choice) and discussing life decisions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'sentaku' when they mean the 'options' themselves.
Memory Tip
Sentaku (choose) + Shi (branch). The branches of choice.
Word Origin
Sentaku (choice) + Shi (limbs/branches/options).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
留学することで、将来の( )が広がるはずだ。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 選択肢
Related Vocabulary
More general words
種類
B1A group of people or things having similar characteristics; a type, kind, or category. Used for biological species, types of products, or categories of ideas.
制約
B2A condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits what they can do; a restriction or constraint.
統制
B2The act of controlling or regulating a system, organization, or group of people to ensure order or compliance.
実現可能性
B2The degree to which a plan or idea is likely to be successful or can be done; feasibility.
多岐
B2Branching out in many directions; wide-ranging or multifaceted. It is used to describe interests, topics, or problems that are diverse and complex.
相応
B2Appropriate, suitable, or corresponding to a certain level, status, or ability. It is often used to describe costs or rewards that match the effort or quality.
必須
B2Something that is absolutely necessary or required. It cannot be omitted or avoided.
正当
B2Being lawful, fair, or based on a logical or moral reason; legitimate.
重複
B2Duplication, overlap, or repetition. It refers to situations where the same thing exists in multiple places or happens more than once unnecessarily.
価値
A1Kachi refers to the worth, merit, or importance of something, whether in a monetary, moral, or practical sense. It is commonly used to describe how useful or precious an object, idea, or action is to a person or society.
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