Except in Japanese
"except" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "except". The most common choice is shown first.
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exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel, except
Reading: jo
10 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and surplus. Removing surplus from hill.
What it carries
Exclusion, deletion, removal. Represents removing.
Related kanji for "except"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for except?
The most common kanji for "except" is 除, read as jo. It means exclude, division (x/3), remove. Related kanji: 措 (except).
How many strokes does 除 have?
除 has 10 strokes.