除: the kanji for exclude; remove
除 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means exclude; remove. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
除 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
除 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジョ (jo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 削除さくじょ · sakujo | deletion |
のぞく (nozoku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 除くのぞく · nozoku | to exclude; to remove |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 古いファイルを削除しました。Furui fairu o sakujo shimashita.I deleted the old file.
- 彼を除いて全員が参加した。Kare o nozoite zen'in ga sanka shita.Everyone except him participated.
- 不要なデータを削除してください。Fuyō na dēta o sakujo shite kudasai.Please delete the unnecessary data.
- 休日を除いて毎日働いています。Kyūjitsu o nozoite mainichi hataraite imasu.I work every day except holidays.
- 間違えたメールを削除した。Machigaeta mēru o sakujo shita.I deleted the mistaken email.
Questions about 除
How many strokes does 除 have?
除 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 除?
The on readings are jo (ジョ), ji (ジ). The kun readings are nozoku (のぞく).
What JLPT level is 除?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 除
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.