This is the 178th most frequent Japanese word.
選
"選" means "selection" or "to choose."
Here, '選' appears in '選んで' (to select). It conveys the meaning of choosing with care or consideration.
この会社は、優秀な人材を選んで採用します。
This company selects and hires talented individuals.
In this statement, '選' is used within '選びたい' (want to choose), indicating a desire to make a selection or decision.
私は次回のリーダーを選びたいと思います。
I would like to select the next leader.
In this sentence, the word '選' is used within the verb '選びます' (to choose/select). It represents making a choice or selection.