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How to say "Exclusion" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "exclusion", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
排除
はいじょ (haijo)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
排斥
はいせき (haiseki)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "exclusion" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 排除 and 排斥.
In Japanese, 排除 (はいじょ (haijo)) is typically associated with "exclusion; removal; elimination; expulsion" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents The act of removing or getting rid of something or someone, often something undesirable or an obstacle..
On the other hand, 排斥 (はいせき (haiseki)) maps to "exclusion, rejection, expulsion" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents A strong, formal term indicating the forceful removal or rejection of a person, group, or idea. Often used in political or social contexts.. A literal translation of "exclusion" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "排除"
誤解を排除するために、詳しく説明した。
I explained in detail to eliminate misunderstandings.
Bilingual Context for "排斥"
彼はそのグループから排斥されてしまった。
He was excluded from that group.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "誤解を ＿＿＿ するために、詳しく説明した。" (Meaning: "I explained in detail to eliminate misunderstandings.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "排除" fits here because it means "exclusion; removal; elimination; expulsion" in the context of: "I explained in detail to eliminate misunderstandings.". "排斥" represents "exclusion, rejection, expulsion".