Translation guide
The English verb "exclude" means to deliberately leave someone or something out, not include, or prevent from entering. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 除外する (jogai suru), but depending on context, other verbs like 除く (nozoku), 排除する (haijo suru), or 省く (habuku) may be more natural. This guide covers the main ways to express "exclude" in Japanese, organized by meaning.
Expressing that someone or something is intentionally not included in a group, list, or activity.
The most direct and common translation for 'exclude' in formal and everyday contexts. Often used in rules, lists, or when deliberately leaving something out.
He was excluded from the members.
Please exclude this item from the list.
A versatile verb meaning 'to remove' or 'to exclude'. Slightly less formal than 除外する, and commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese.
Everyone participated except for him (excluding him).
I excluded outliers from this data.
Means 'to omit' or 'to leave out', often used when simplifying or skipping something unnecessary. Implies exclusion for efficiency.
Exclude the explanation and just tell me the results.
Is it okay to exclude this step?
Actively keeping someone or something out of a place, group, or activity.
Stronger than 除外する, implying active removal or exclusion, often used for people, obstacles, or threats.
He was excluded from the team (forced out).
We need to exclude impurities.
Literally 'to shut out', used when physically or metaphorically excluding someone from a place or group. Often carries a nuance of rejection.
Specifically means to exclude someone from a social group, leaving them out. Common in contexts of bullying or social isolation.
Excluding something from consideration, calculation, or a category.
除外する is the most formal and explicit 'exclude'. 除く is slightly less formal and can mean 'remove' or 'except'. 省く implies omission for brevity or efficiency, often used when skipping steps or details.
排除する has a strong nuance of forceful removal or elimination. Using it for simply leaving something out can sound overly aggressive. Stick to 除外する or 除く for neutral exclusion.
He was excluded from the meeting (shut out).
She was excluded by her friends.
Excluding jokes, let's get to the main topic.