Meaning and Usage
"採択" (さいたく) is a formal noun and verb (in its する form) meaning "adoption," "selection," or "choice." It is commonly used in official or organizational contexts such as meetings, committees, or policy decisions where proposals, plans, or standards are formally accepted or chosen.
Common Contexts
You will often see 採択 used when discussing the adoption of policies, proposals, standards, or resolutions. It implies a formal decision-making process, often involving voting or consensus.
Collocations and Patterns
- 採択する: to adopt or select something formally.
- 採択案 (さいたくあん): the adopted proposal.
- 採択基準 (さいたくきじゅん): selection criteria.
- 採択結果 (さいたくけっか): adoption result.
Register and Nuance
This word is formal and typically used in written or formal spoken Japanese, such as business meetings, government, or academic settings. It is not used for casual choices or everyday selections.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 採択 with 選択 (せんたく), which also means "selection." However, 選択 is more general and can be used in everyday contexts, while 採択 is reserved for formal adoption or acceptance processes. Use 採択 when referring to official decisions or formal acceptance.