One of the important differences between Japanese and Americans is that Japanese tend to choose a safe course in life, while Americans choose to explore and challenge life.
Japanese seem to prefer picking a marriage partner as much like themselves as possible, finding a job that provides security and slow but steady advancement, and putting money in the bank.
The opinion poll was based on a random sample of adults.
その世論調査は無作為に選ばれた成人に基づいてなされた。
The "People's Choice" award, by public polling, was announced again this year and Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts were selected as the most popular male, and female, film actors.
You cannot be too careful in choosing your friends.
友人を選ぶにはどんなに注意してもしすぎることはない。
You may choose whichever you want.
どちらでも欲しい方を選んでいいですよ。
I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn't start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the backyards of Des Moines, and the living rooms of Concord, and the front por
In a democracy, the people elect their government officials directly.
民主主義では、国民は直接政府の役人を選ぶ。
The eloquent campaigner was elected hands down.
その雄弁な候補者は選挙に楽勝した。
The player performed a wonderful feat.
その選手は妙技を演じた。
Schoolboys usually look up to great athletes.
男子生徒はたいてい偉大な運動選手を尊敬するものだ。
Tom was singled out for praise.
トムだけが選ばれてほめられた。
I've already picked out the CD I'm going to buy next.
僕は次に買うつもりのＣＤをもう選んである。
Croquet players must wear white clothing during play.
クロケットの選手は試合中白いウェアを着なければならない。
Most athletes are told to keep away from cigarettes.
大部分のスポーツ選手はタバコから遠ざかっているよう言われています。
A child can play in various ways of his own choosing.
子供は、自分自身で選んださまざまな方法で選ぶことができる。
You may choose any of them.
あなたはそれらのうちのどれを選んでもよい。
He fought a successful election campaign.
彼は選挙運動を戦い勝利を手に入れた。
The Democrats bought space on commercial television for the campaign.
民主党は選挙運動のために民放テレビの放送枠を買いました。
Personally, I don't think it makes any difference who wins the election.
個人的に言えば、選挙に誰が勝っても大した違いはないと思います。
They elected Mr Tanaka captain of the team.
彼らは田中氏をチームの主将に選んだ。
Smoking or health, the choice is yours.
喫煙か健康か、選択は貴方にある。
Do you have any idea who we should single out for the position?
その位置に誰を選ぶか考えがありますか。
He was at a loss as to which faculty to choose.
学部の選択で迷った。
He still holds the heavyweight title.
彼はまだヘビー級の選手権を保持している。
He is the most valuable player in our team.
彼は我々のチームで最も価値のある選手です。
He was at a loss which way to take.
彼はどちらの道を選ぶべきか迷った。
The sitting government is likely to win in the coming election.
今度の選挙では与党が勝ちそうだね。
The media has a lot of influence on the outcome of an election.
選挙の結果に及ぼすマスコミの影響力は大きい。
A bad carpenter quarrels with his tools.
弘法筆を選ばず。
My teacher guided me in the choice of a career.
職業選択の際に先生が相談に乗ってくれた。
Ten to one he will be chosen.
十中八九彼が選ばれるだろう。
The whole nation voted in the election.
全国民が選挙で投票した。
As a soccer player he is second to none.
サッカー選手として彼は誰にも劣らない。
Work is not only important for economic benefits, the salary, but also for social and psychological needs, the feeling of doing something for the good of society.
