1.
removal; elimination; getting rid of
The act of removing or getting rid of something unwanted, harmful, or unnecessary. Used in medical, cleaning, technical, and general contexts.
汚れを除去する。
Remove the stain.
手術で腫瘍を除去した。
The tumor was removed by surgery.
地雷の除去作業は危険を伴うが、平和のために欠かせない。
Landmine removal work is dangerous, but essential for peace.
A する verb used across many domains. More formal than 取り除く (to remove), which is the everyday equivalent.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 汚れを除去する (to remove stains/dirt)
- 障害を除去する (to remove obstacles)
- 不純物を除去する (to remove impurities)
- 地雷除去 (landmine removal)
- 除去手術 (removal surgery)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 撤去 — removal of structures or installations (demolition, dismantling)
- 除去 — removal of substances, contaminants, or harmful things