English–Japanese
“getting rid of” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitaiji
Example
夏は蚊の退治に蚊取り線香を使います。natsu wa ka no tai ji ni ka to ri sen kō o tsuka i ma su
In summer, I use mosquito coils to get rid of mosquitoes.
How to say “getting rid of” in Japanese
“Getting rid of” in Japanese is 退治 (taiji).
Conveys bringing a troublesome or dangerous thing under control until it no longer causes harm.
Example sentences with 退治
家族で協力して、庭に出た害虫の退治をしました。ka zoku de kyō ryoku shi te niwa ni de ta gai chū no tai ji o shi ma shi ta
The whole family worked together to get rid of the pests that appeared in the garden.
Tips for using 退治
- Unlike a neutral word for removal, 退治 (taiji) suggests an active confrontation with the problem, which is why it suits pests, monsters, and other threats.