English–Japanese
“take off” in Japanese
How to say “take off” in Japanese
“Take off” in Japanese is 外す (hazusu).
Expresses making a worn or attached object leave its usual place.
Example sentences with 外す
洗濯する前に、シャツのボタンを外します。sen taku su ru mae ni sha tsu no bo ta n o hazu shi ma su
I unfasten the buttons on my shirt before washing it.
Tips for using 外す
- English speakers may associate take off with clothing or shoes, while 外す (hazusu) also covers detaching an item such as a button or a lid.
Other Japanese words for “take off”
家に帰ったら、靴を脱ぎます。ie ni kae tta ra kutsu o nu gi ma su
I take off my shoes when I get home.