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  4. 除去する

除去する

jo kyō suru
to remove

ゴミを除去する

To remove the trash


general

To remove, eliminate, or get rid of something

汚染物質を除去する

To remove pollutants

システムから不必要なファイルを除去する

To remove unnecessary files from the system

This verb is commonly used in both technical and everyday contexts to describe the act of removing something unwanted or unnecessary.

Collocations

除去する必要があるneed to be removed完全に除去するto completely remove

Synonyms

取り除く排除する削除する

Antonyms

付加する追加する保持する

Related Phrases

除去装置phrase
removal device
除去率phrase
removal rate

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This verb is often used in technical contexts, such as removing pollutants, but it can also be used in everyday language to describe removing trash or unwanted items.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While '除去する' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is more commonly used in formal or technical settings. For casual conversation, '取り除く' might be more appropriate.

Word Origin

The verb is composed of '除去' (jo-kyo, meaning 'removal') and the verb 'する' (suru, meaning 'to do'). The term is used to describe the action of removing or eliminating something.

Usage Notes

This verb is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in technical fields such as engineering, medicine, and environmental science to describe the removal of substances or elements.

Word Breakdown

除去
removal
root
+
する
to do
suffix
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