Meanings

soccer player

athlete

champion

star player

to choose by lot

to single out

professional player (sports)

selecting

being the same thing (as)

by any means, fair or foul

preference

multiple choice (e.g. question)

spare player

time preference

equipment selection work

chooser

vote by the Diet to appoint the prime minister

winning one's first election

House of Representatives election

a good workman does not blame his tools