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What is the Kanji for 'Exclude' and 'Remove'? | 除

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Exclude' and 'Remove', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Exclude' and 'Remove' is 除.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    Reading

    kunyomiのぞ

    nozo

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    ji

    Parts

    Excess

    Example Word

    削除: deletion. The Japanese verbal noun '削除 (さくじょ)' means 'deletion'. It refers to the act of removing or erasing something, such as data, text, or files. This term is commonly used in contexts involving computers, documents, or records. For example: Please delete this file「このファイルを削除してください」(このファイルをさくじょしてください). The unnecessary data was deleted「不要なデータが削除された」(ふようなデータがさくじょされた). It is important to note that '削除' is often used in formal or technical settings, and it implies a permanent removal rather than temporary hiding or archiving.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1003

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Excess

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    word

    除く

    Meaning

    Exclude

    word

    掃除

    Meaning

    Cleaning

    word

    掃除機

    Meaning

    Vacuum

    word

    排除

    Meaning

    Exclusion, Elimination

    word

    控除

    Meaning

    Deduction

    word

    削除

    Meaning

    Deletion

    word

    解除

    Meaning

    Cancellation

    word

    取り除く

    Meaning

    Remove

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part ⻖ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Occasion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Land

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pottery

    kanji

    Meaning

    Majesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crevice

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 余 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way, Route

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slanting, Diagonal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slowly, Gradually

    kanji

    Meaning

    Describe, Confer

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What does 除 mean?

除 means 'Exclude' and 'Remove'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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