Translation guide
Describes something that can be taken off, detached, or removed. Common in contexts like stickers, parts, stains, and clothing.
For physical items designed to be taken off and put back on, like lids, covers, or machine parts.
Standard term for something that can be detached and reattached. Used for mechanical parts, lids, covers, etc.
この部品は取り外し可能です。
This part is removable.
Often used for things that can be attached and detached, like accessories or attachments. Slightly more technical.
レンズは着脱可能です。
The lens is removable.
For items that can be peeled off without leaving residue or damage.
Potential form of はがす (to peel off). Very common for stickers, labels, or tape that can be removed cleanly.
このシールはきれいにはがせます。
This sticker is removable (can be peeled off cleanly).
Technical term for 're-peelable', often seen on adhesive products. Literally 're-peelable'.
再剥離可能なラベルを使用しています。
We use removable labels.
For dirt, ink, or other marks that can be removed by washing or wiping.
Potential form of 落とす (to remove/drop). Used for stains, dirt, or marks that can be cleaned off.
この汚れは水で落とせます。
This stain is removable with water.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to come off'. Used when a stain comes out by itself or with treatment.
このシミは洗濯で取れますか？
Is this stain removable by washing?
For garments where parts like hoods, linings, or sleeves can be removed.
Same as for mechanical parts, but used in fashion contexts for detachable hoods, linings, etc.
フードは取り外し可能です。
The hood is removable.
Casual potential form of 取り外す, often used in product descriptions.
ライナーが取り外せるジャケット
a jacket with a removable liner
For programs or apps that can be deleted from a device.
Direct loanword for 'uninstallable'. Common in tech contexts.
このアプリはアンインストール可能です。
This app is removable.
Means 'deletable', used for files, apps, or data that can be removed.
プリインストールアプリでも削除可能なものがあります。
Even some pre-installed apps are removable.