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除

除 — exclude, division (x/3), remove

Learn the correct stroke order for 除 (exclude), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジョjo、ジji
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のぞ.くnozoku、-よ.けyoke
Strokes10
Radical阜
Frequency#594
Meaningsexclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel, except

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

解除かいじょtermination (of a contract); cancellation; rescindingnoun
駆除くじょextermination (of pests); eradication; stamping out (e.g. a social evil)noun
控除こうじょsubtraction; deduction (e.g. of tax)noun
削除さくじょdeletion; elimination; erasurenoun
除くのぞくto remove; to get rid of; to take awayverb
除外じょがいexception; exclusionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 除 (exclude) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 除 is #594, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

解除かいじょ — termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding
駆除くじょ — extermination (of pests); eradication; stamping out (e.g. a social evil)
控除こうじょ — subtraction; deduction (e.g. of tax)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 除 have?

The kanji 除 (exclude) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 除?

除 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 除 mean?

除 means: exclude, division (x/3), remove, abolish, cancel, except. On'yomi readings: ジョ, ジ. Kun'yomi readings: のぞ.く, -よ.け.

What JLPT level is 除?

除 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.