選ばれた
erabareta
The English word "chosen" is translated into Japanese as 選ばれた (erabareta).
選ばれた is used to describe someone or something that has been picked out from a group of people or things as being the best or most suitable.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, it means "was chosen".
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form (non-past) of this passive verb is 選ばれる (to be chosen). If you want to express the desire to be chosen, you use the passive form combined with the desiderative suffix to say 選ばれたい (want to be chosen).
How do you pronounce it?
erabareta
Did you know?
- The word 選ばれた can be used as a noun-modifier to create a 'chosen one' archetype in anime and manga, often written as 選ばれし者 (erabareshi mono). The し (shi) is an archaic grammar form that adds a legendary or prophetic tone.
- The term 選り好み (yorigonomi) comes from the same root as 選ぶ and describes the act of being 'picky' or 'fussy'. It literally describes the habit of choosing only the things one likes.
- While English uses 'chosen' for people, in Japanese, if you use 選ばれた for a person in a business setting, it might sound overly dramatic, like they are a 'chosen one' from a fantasy novel.
Examples in context
- 彼は主将に選ばれた。He was chosen captain.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone was chosen for a specific role like captain.Tatoeba #104519 by bunbuku, translation #299172 by CK
- 彼女は一万人の応募者の中から選ばれた。She was chosen from ten thousand applicants.This sentence shows how to express being chosen from a large group of applicants.Tatoeba #91105 by bunbuku, translation #312609 by CK
- 彼女は多くの学生の中から選ばれた。She was chosen from among many students.This sentence demonstrates being chosen from among a group of students.Tatoeba #88074 by mookeee, translation #315633 by CK
- 私たちの会社はイノベーション賞に選ばれましたOur company was chosen for the Innovation Award.
- 私は学校の代表に選ばれましたI was chosen as the school representative.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are talking about the winner of a photography contest.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮、この作品が選ばれたの？Ren, kono sakuhin ga erabareta no?Ren, was this work chosen?
- 蓮 Renうん、僕の写真が選ばれたよ。Un, boku no shashin ga erabareta yo.Yes, my photo was chosen.
- 美咲 Misakiすごい！本当におめでとう。Sugoi! Hontou ni omedetou.Amazing! Congratulations, truly.
- 蓮 Renありがとう、美咲。Arigatou, Misaki.Thank you, Misaki.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
