noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone sieve;sifter;screen

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone screening (jobs, candidates, etc.)

expressions (phrasesIchidan verb word usually written using kana alone to sieve;to sift;to winnow;to separate (wheat from chaff)

expressions (phrasesIchidan verb word usually written using kana alone to screen (candidates)