除く

nozoku
to exclude

その項目をリストから除く

Exclude that item from the list


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

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

Can imply intentional exclusion or omission.

Collocations

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

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

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