How do you say "to remove" in Japanese?

取り除く

torinozoku

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to remove" is 取り除く (torinozoku).

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Pronunciation

取り除く is written using kanji. Romanised as torinozoku, it sounds roughly like "toh-ree-noh-zoh-koo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

The verb 取り除く combines 取 (take/grab) with 除く (exclude/remove), describing the full action of taking away or eliminating.

Example sentence

私は取り除くことが好きです。

Watashi wa torinozoku koto ga suki desu.

I enjoy removeing.

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How to remember 取り除く

Grabbing and pulling out. Picture picking up something and moving it away to clear the space.

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Questions about 取り除く

How do you pronounce 取り除く?

取り除く is romanised as torinozoku. Say it roughly like "toh-ree-noh-zoh-koo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 取り除く formal or casual?

取り除く is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 取り除く written in Japanese?

取り除く is written using kanji. The verb 取り除く combines 取 (take/grab) with 除く (exclude/remove), describing the full action of taking away or eliminating..

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