Translation guide
The concept of exclusion in Japanese can be expressed through nouns, verbs, and set phrases. The most common and direct translation is 除外 (jogai), meaning formal removal or exception. For social exclusion or ostracism, 排除 (haijo) or 仲間外れ (nakamahazure) are used. The choice depends on whether the exclusion is formal, physical, social, or self-imposed.
To formally exclude something from a group, list, or consideration; to make an exception.
The most direct and common translation for formal exclusion. Used in rules, lists, and official contexts.
This case is an exclusion from the application.
Exclude him from the members.
Verb meaning 'to exclude' or 'to remove'. Common in instructions and everyday language.
Everyone participated except for him (lit. excluding him).
Stronger term implying removal or elimination, often used for physical or systematic exclusion.
Exclude impurities.
To exclude someone from a social group, leaving them out or isolating them.
Common term for being left out of a group, often used in school or workplace contexts.
He is being excluded from the group.
Colloquial phrase meaning to ostracize or leave someone out.
Don't exclude her.
Historical term for ostracism in a village community; now used metaphorically for severe social exclusion.
To voluntarily exclude oneself from a group or activity.
In logical or mathematical contexts, to exclude elements from a set.
除外 (jogai) is for formal exceptions or removal from a list. 排除 (haijo) implies forceful elimination or removal of something unwanted. 除く (nozoku) is a general verb for 'excluding' or 'except for' and is common in everyday speech.
Direct translations like '排除する' for social exclusion can sound overly harsh or unnatural. Use '仲間外れ' or 'のけ者にする' for social ostracism.
He was ostracized by the community.
Exclude this element from the set.