排除する

• Reading: はいじょする
• Romaji: haijo suru
• Kanji breakdown: 排 (hai) — push aside, reject; 除 (jo) — remove, exclude
• Pronunciation: /hai.dʑo.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To exclude; to eliminate or remove something unwanted from a group or situation.

A Group 3 (suru) compound verb combining 排除 (exclusion/elimination) with する. Carries a stronger nuance than simply leaving out — implies actively removing obstacles, threats, or undesirable elements. Common in political, social, and technical contexts.

Examples

1. 不正行為を排除するための対策が必要だ。 Measures are needed to eliminate fraudulent activity.
2. 外部からの干渉を排除して公正な選挙を行う。 Conduct a fair election by eliminating outside interference.
3. リスクを完全に排除することは難しい。 It is difficult to completely eliminate risk.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, security, business, news

Tone: serious

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 排 (hai, to push aside/reject) + 除 (jo, to remove/exclude). Literally 'to push aside and remove,' conveying forceful elimination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Educated