Translation guide
The act of forcing someone out of a position, role, or place, often against their will. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various verbs and phrases depending on the context, such as political removal, expulsion from a group, or driving someone out of a location.
To force a leader, official, or person in authority out of their role, often through political or organizational means.
Expulsion or banishment from a position, organization, or country. Commonly used for political ousting or purges.
He was ousted from the party.
To cause someone to lose their position or influence, often used in political or corporate contexts.
He schemed to oust his rival.
Dismissal or replacement of an official, often used in formal or news contexts.
The minister was ousted.
To drive out or expel someone from a place or position, more forceful and direct.
They ousted the president from the company.
Exclusion or ostracism, often used for ousting someone from a group or community.
He was ousted from the union.
To evict or expel someone from a physical location, such as a house, land, or country.
To evict or force someone to vacate a premises, often used in legal or landlord-tenant contexts.
The landlord ousted the tenant.
To drive away or chase off, often used for ousting intruders or unwanted people.
To make someone leave a place, formal and often used in official orders.
They ousted the squatters.
To eliminate or knock someone out of a tournament, contest, or competitive situation.
追放 (ついほう) implies a formal expulsion, often from an organization or country, while 追い出す (おいだす) is more physical and direct, like driving someone out of a room or building. Use 追放 for political or official ousting, and 追い出す for forceful removal from a place.
There is no single Japanese noun that perfectly matches 'ousting' in all contexts. Instead, use the appropriate verb or noun form based on the situation. Avoid directly translating 'ousting' as a gerund; rephrase the sentence to use a verb like 追放する or 追い出す.
The ousting of the dictator led to celebrations.
失脚 is suitable for a fall from power.
The security guard ousted the suspicious person.