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免除 (めんじょ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
exemption ; exoneration ; discharge
Refers to being freed from an obligation, duty, or liability, often in legal, financial, or administrative contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
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I had my tuition fees waived.
Kanji 除 exclude, division (x/3), remove Similar words 免まぬが れる 免れる is a verb meaning 'to escape' or 'to avoid' something undesirable, while 免除 is a noun/suru-verb specifically for being officially exempted from an obligation.
控こう 除じょ 控除 is a deduction (e.g., tax deduction), reducing an amount, whereas 免除 is a complete exemption or waiver.
Etymology Compound of 免 (めん, 'exemption, dismissal') and 除 (じょ, 'removal, exclusion'). The combination conveys the idea of removing an obligation.
