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除
除 (readings: じょ, のぞ; Japanese kanji) means “to remove”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 除去 (removal).
What does 除 mean?
| Kanji | 除 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to remove |
| Readings | じょ, のぞ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 除
除 is read じょ or のぞ depending on the word.
Example words with 除
| Example | 除去 (removal) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14