特選

とくせん
Alternative writings: 特撰
Frequency:
1

A special selection — items specially chosen (often used as a label for premium goods or specially approved selections).

NounIrregular VerbTransitive VerbNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

スーパーの鮮魚コーナーに特選和牛のパックが並んでいた。

A pack of specially selected wagyu was displayed in the supermarket's fresh meat section.

このワインは特選としてギフトにおすすめだ。

This wine is specially selected and recommended as a gift.

雑誌の特集では編集部が選んだ特選商品を紹介している。

The magazine feature introduces specially selected items chosen by the editorial team.

2

A special prize or highest honor awarded in contests or competitions — being honored as a 'special selection.'

Noun

Examples

今年の短編映画祭で彼の作品が特選を受賞した。

His film won the special prize at this year's short film festival.

入選作の中からさらに特選が選ばれる。

From the selected works, a special prize is chosen.