排除

• Reading: はいじょ
• Romaji: haijo
• Kanji breakdown: 排 (hai) — push aside, reject; 除 (jo/nozoku) — remove, exclude
• Pronunciation: /haidʑo/

Meaning

Exclusion; removal; elimination. The act of actively removing, expelling, or excluding something from a group, system, or process.

A verbal noun (する verb). Used in legal, political, social, and logical contexts. 障害を排除する (to remove obstacles), 差別を排除する (to eliminate discrimination). Implies deliberate, forceful removal — stronger than simply 除く (to exclude).

Examples

1. 社会から差別を排除するためには、制度的な取り組みが不可欠だ。 Systematic efforts are indispensable to eliminate discrimination from society.
2. 競合他社を排除しようとする企業行動は、独占禁止法に触れる恐れがある。 Corporate behaviour aimed at driving out competitors risks violating antitrust law.
3. あらゆる可能性を排除せずに考えると、意外な解決策が見つかることがある。 Keeping all possibilities on the table rather than eliminating them can lead to unexpected solutions.

Usage Guide

Context: law, politics, logic, social issues

Tone: authoritative

Origin & History

Compound of 排 (hai, to push aside/reject) and 除 (jo, to remove/exclude). Together they convey the active pushing out or elimination of something unwanted.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Educated