抜擢

ばってき

Also written 抜てき, ばったく

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Transitive selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion

Kanji

• 抜 pull out. Read as バツ.
• 擢 excel in; surpass; pull out. Read as テキ.

Example sentences

• 社長の資質があると見込まれて抜擢された。
  She was chosen for her promising leadership qualities.

Common phrases

• 若手を抜擢する

Words containing 抜擢

• 大抜擢 (だいばってき) very surprising choice (for a role, promotion, etc.)

Word lists

• Encyclopedia

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists