除く

nozoku
verbIntermediate
general

To remove or exclude something from a group or set

不必要なファイルを削除する

Delete unnecessary files

この計算から税金を除く

Exclude taxes from this calculation

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Often used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as removing items from a list or excluding factors from a calculation.

general

To omit or leave out something

このレポートでは細かいデータを除く

This report omits detailed data

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Can imply intentional exclusion or omission.

Collocations

除くことto exclude除くためにin order to exclude

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

除外するphrase
to exclude or exempt
除去するphrase
to remove or eliminate

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

除く is often used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as removing items from a list or excluding factors from a calculation.

Gold Rule

Transitive Verb

除く is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. For example, 'その項目を除く' (Exclude that item).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '除く' (nozoku), which comes from the classical Japanese verb '除く' (nozoku), meaning to remove or exclude.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Can be used transitively to indicate the act of removing or excluding something.

Word Breakdown

to remove or exclude
root
+
verb ending, indicating action
suffix
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