選択

選択

"Selection" or "choice."

Here, '選択'(sentaku) is used to indicate the act of selecting or choosing from options, applying to the noun '新しい仕事' (a new job).

私は新しい仕事を選択しました。

I chose a new job.

'選択'(sentaku) is part of the compound '選択肢'(sentaku-shi), meaning 'choices,' showing its versatile application in describing options.

選択肢が多すぎて困っています。

I am overwhelmed by too many options.

In this sentence, '選択'(sentaku) is used to describe the decision-making process involving universities, stressing the importance of the choice.

どの大学を選択するかが将来に影響します。

Which university you choose will affect your future.