Translation guide
To remove, discard, or eliminate something unwanted. The best Japanese expression depends on what is being removed and how.
To dispose of something tangible, like trash or unwanted items.
To make something unwanted disappear, such as a problem, doubt, or obstacle.
To dismiss someone from a job or remove them from a position.
To fire someone; a common colloquial expression.
To stop doing something habitual, especially something bad.
Simply means 'to stop' doing something; the most straightforward way to say you're quitting a habit.
To eliminate insects, rodents, or other pests.
To exterminate or eliminate pests; the standard term for pest control.
To dispose of an item by selling it or giving it to someone else.
While 捨てる is the most common translation for 'get rid of,' it only works for physical objects you throw away. For abstract things like problems or habits, use other verbs like 取り除く or やめる.
You need to make a reservation to dispose of large trash items.
To remove something unwanted, often used for obstacles, doubts, or physical objects.
We talked it over to get rid of our anxieties.
To eliminate or make something disappear; can be used for abstract things like noise or problems.
I'm thinking of ways to get rid of the noise.
To resolve or eliminate something like stress, a backlog, or a problem.
I started exercising to get rid of stress.
He was fired because he was slow at work.
To dismiss or lay off; a formal term used in business contexts.
The company had to get rid of some employees.
I want to get rid of my smoking habit.
To cut off or abstain from something, often used for addictions or bad habits.
It's hard to get rid of sweets.
I called a service to get rid of the cockroaches.
To sell off completely, often used when you want to get rid of something quickly.
I sold off all my furniture before moving.
To hand over or give something to someone else, often for free or at a low price.
I got rid of my unused bicycle by giving it to an acquaintance.