選別的（せんべつてき）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: selective/discriminatory
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 選別的で | せんべつてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 選別的だった | せんべつてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 選別的ではない | せんべつてきではない |
Example sentences
- 応募者を選別的に選ぶ。 — They select applicants through a screening process.
- 選別的な採用を行う。 — They carry out selective hiring.
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