Japanese word

排除

Pronunciation

Romajihaijo

Meaning

  • nounelimination

Example

差別を排除します。sa betsu o hai jo shi ma su

We eliminate discrimination.

Illustration for 排除 (elimination)

More examples

公平な話し合いには、先入観の排除が欠かせません。kō hei na hana shi a i ni wa sen nyū kan no hai jo ga ka ka se ma se n

Eliminating preconceptions is essential for a fair discussion.

Core concept

Shows an intentional act that leaves a person, thing, or possibility outside a given space or system.

Common phrases

  • 排除を検討するhai jo o ken tō su ru

    consider elimination

  • 排除に反対するhai jo ni han tai su ru

    oppose exclusion

  • 社会からの排除sha kai ka ra no hai jo

    exclusion from society

Similar words

排斥haiseki: The deliberate refusal to include a person, group, or idea in a social or organizational setting.
除外jogai: The act of leaving a person or thing out of a group, range, or process.
除去jokyo: The act of removing an unwanted thing from a place, substance, or situation.

Definition in Japanese

不要なものや望ましくないものを取り除き、対象から外すこと。fu yō na mo no ya nozo ma shi ku na i mo no o to ri nozo ki tai shō ka ra hazu su ko to

Word origin

The noun 排除 (haijo, "elimination") combines 排 (hai, "push aside") and 除 (jo, "remove").

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 排除 (haijo) sounds formal and is common in public, academic, and business discussions about removing an unwanted element.

Other meanings

  • exclusionnoun
  • removalnoun

Opposites

  • 包含hōganinclusionnoun

Related words

  • 排除性haijoseiexclusivitynoun

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