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How to say "Exclusion" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "exclusion", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
排他
はいた (haita)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
除外
じょがい (jogai)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "exclusion" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 排他 and 除外.
In Japanese, 排他 (はいた (haita)) is typically associated with "exclusion, exclusiveness, xenophobia" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 特定の集団や思想が、他を受け入れず、締め出す態度や性質を指します。.
On the other hand, 除外 (じょがい (jogai)) maps to "exclusion, exception" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To remove or leave someone or something out from a group, category, or rule. Often used in formal contexts like rules, regulations, or lists.. A literal translation of "exclusion" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "排他"
そのコミュニティは排他的な傾向が強い。
That community has a strong tendency towards exclusiveness.
Bilingual Context for "除外"
一部の製品は保証の対象から除外されます。
Some products are excluded from warranty coverage.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "そのコミュニティは ＿＿＿ 的な傾向が強い。" (Meaning: "That community has a strong tendency towards exclusiveness.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "排他" fits here because it means "exclusion, exclusiveness, xenophobia" in the context of: "That community has a strong tendency towards exclusiveness.". "除外" represents "exclusion, exception".