select

(handleft) + (R for ROCK)
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7 strokes
SIDEKICK

Onyomi

TAKU

I only TALK to selected people.

Mnemonic

When Jack Black selects you with his hand, you must TALK about rock.
(Jack Black was the teacher in the movie School of Rock)
(I've never actually seen it, but I assume he doesn't want everyone talking at once).

Jukugo

選択(せんたく) する

to choose ★★☆☆☆ F
(choose) + (select) = 選択 (to choose)

choice- somewhat more formal than 選ぶ - you'd 選ぶ a bagel but 選択 a President.

Synonyms

choose
選ぶ    選択