B2 noun Neutral

選択肢

/seɴtakɯɕi/

One of the things that can be chosen from a set of options or alternatives.

Examples

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1

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.

2

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.

3

もう、これしか選択肢がないんだ。

There's no other choice but this.

Word Family

Noun
選択肢
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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

1

メニューに選択肢が多すぎて、決めるのに時間がかかる。

everyday

There are too many choices on the menu, so it takes time to decide.

2

政府はすべての可能な選択肢を検討している。

formal

The government is considering all possible options.

3

もう、これしか選択肢がないんだ。

informal

There's no other choice but this.

4

被験者には3つの選択肢が与えられた。

academic

The subjects were given three options.

5

コストを抑えるためのいくつかの選択肢を提示した。

business

Presented several options to keep costs down.

Word Family

Noun
選択肢

Common Collocations

選択肢を広げる to broaden one's options
選択肢を絞る to narrow down options
他に選択肢がない to have no other choice
魅力的な選択肢 attractive option
選択肢を提示する to present options

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

選択肢 vs 選択

Sentaku is the 'act' of choosing, while sentakushi refers to the actual 'items' or 'paths' you can choose from.

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Usage Notes

Very common in academic tests (multiple choice) and discussing life decisions.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'sentaku' when they mean the 'options' themselves.

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Memory Tip

Sentaku (choose) + Shi (branch). The branches of choice.

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Word Origin

Sentaku (choice) + Shi (limbs/branches/options).

Grammar Patterns

〜という選択肢がある 選択肢の中から選ぶ

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

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