JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
除 — exclude
- Reading
- ジョ・ジ・のぞ.く・\~よ.け
- Meaning
- exclude; division (x/3); remove; abolish; cancel; except
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
除 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジョ・ジ・のぞ.く・\~よ.け and it means exclude; division (x/3); remove; abolish; cancel; except. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
除 appears in everyday japanese words such as 免除 (exemption), 排除 (exclusion) and 控除 (deduction).
Japanese words containing 除
Frequently asked questions
What does 除 mean in Japanese?
除 means exclude; division (x/3); remove; abolish; cancel; except in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 除 read?
除 is read ジョ・ジ・のぞ.く・\~よ.け. Reading it inside real words — 免除 and 排除 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 除 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 除 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 除 in a word?
A common word containing 除 is 免除 (めんじょ) — "exemption". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 除 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 除 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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