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除
On'yomi
ジョ・ジ
JO / JI
Kun'yomi
のぞ.く・-よ.け
nozoku / yoke
exclude · division (x/3) · remove · abolish · cancel · except
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
除=
阝余
hill + 余
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and surplus. Removing surplus from hill.
Symbolism
Exclusion, deletion, removal. Represents removing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
除夜の鐘
じょやのかね
New Year's Eve bell; Temple bell rung on New Year's Eve
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 除 mean in Japanese?
除 means exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel, except.
How do you read 除?
On'yomi: ジョ、ジ (JO, JI). Kun'yomi: のぞ.く、-よ.け (nozoku, yoke).
How many strokes does 除 have?
除 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 除 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 除 (exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel, except) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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