採択

• Reading: さいたく
• Romaji: saitaku
• Kanji breakdown: 採 (sai/to) — pick, gather; 択 (taku) — select, choose
• Pronunciation: /sa.i.ta.kɯ/

Meaning

Adoption; selection; formal acceptance of a proposal or resolution.

A する verb (採択する) meaning to formally adopt or select a proposal, resolution, or plan through an official process. Commonly used in political, legislative, and organisational contexts. More formal than 選ぶ (to choose), it implies a deliberative selection process.

Examples

1. 会議で新しい提案が採択された。 A new proposal was adopted at the meeting.
2. 委員会は複数の候補から最適な計画を採択した。 The committee selected the best plan from multiple candidates.
3. 国連でその決議案が採択されるか注目されている。 There is attention on whether the resolution will be adopted at the UN.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, legislation, business meetings

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 採 (sai, to pick/gather) + 択 (taku, to select/choose). Both kanji relate to selection, with 採 emphasising the act of picking and 択 the act of choosing among options.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional