除
exclude · division (x/3) · remove · abolish · cancel · except
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and surplus. Removing surplus from hill.
Symbolism
Exclusion, deletion, removal. Represents removing.
Component Breakdown
hill + 余
Words & Expressions
Words written with 除
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
Anime & Manga
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 除 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“exclude”
“abolish”
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?
除 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel, except. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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