排除

はいじょ

exclusion, removal, rejection

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuances

The verb 排除 (pái chú) primarily means "to eliminate" or "to exclude." It is often used in formal or written contexts such as problem-solving, investigations, or decision-making processes where unwanted elements or possibilities are removed.

Common Collocations

These collocations highlight its frequent use in contexts involving removing problems, doubts, or obstacles.

Register and Tone

排除 is generally neutral but leans toward formal usage. It is less common in casual spoken language compared to synonyms like or .

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 排除 with 排队 (to line up) or (to remove), which can be more casual. 排除 emphasizes the act of excluding or eliminating something undesirable or irrelevant, often in a systematic or logical manner.

Example Sentences

We need to eliminate all irrelevant factors.

The police eliminated the suspect's possibility of committing the crime.

After eliminating the malfunction, the machine returned to normal.