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消除 (しょうじょ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
deletion ; removal ; elimination ; erasure ; cancellation ; revocation
Refers to the act of deleting, removing, or eliminating something, often used in formal or technical contexts such as data deletion, record removal, or cancellation of rights.
We carried out the procedure for cancellation of the contract.
Kanji 消 extinguish, blow out, turn off 除 exclude, division (x/3), remove Similar words 削さく 除じょ 削除 is the most common word for deletion, especially in computing and everyday contexts. 消除 is more formal and often used in legal, technical, or official documents, and can imply a more thorough elimination or revocation.
抹まっ 消しょう 抹消 specifically means erasure or striking out, often used for removing entries from a register or list. 消除 is broader and can refer to cancellation or revocation of rights or contracts.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound of 消 (to extinguish, disappear) and 除 (to remove, exclude). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the meaning of elimination or removal.
