～のうち(で)
Meanings
- among
- out of
- from the group
About this pattern
Explanation
～のうち(で) is used to pick something or someone from a defined set and compare within that group. It focuses on selecting or identifying within a subset, rather than from all possibilities. In many contexts, the wording can be replaced with この中で / この三つの中で, etc., but のうち(で) emphasizes the subset as the group being considered.
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Example sentences
Which one is the tallest among these buildings?
Who among these is coming?
Among these three, he is the most talented.
Please choose the most suitable plan among the candidates.
The oldest person among this team is the leader.
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