取り外す・取外す・取りはずす|とりはずすtorihazusu[4]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Which spelling to use
取り外す取り外す（とりはずす） is the most common written form and the one beginners should normally choose when writing this word.
取外す取外す（とりはずす） is a less common written form of the same word; recognize it, but choose 取り外す（とりはずす） for your own writing.
取りはずす取りはずす（とりはずす） is the least common of these written forms; you may encounter it, but 取り外す（とりはずす） is the recommended choice for beginners.
Definitions
- godan verb, transitive verbto dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 取り外す（とりはずす） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 取り外します（とりはずします） |
| Negative (nai) | 取り外さない（とりはずさない） |
| polite (masen) | 取り外しません（とりはずしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 取り外さず・取り外さぬ（とりはずさず・とりはずさぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 取り外した（とりはずした） |
| polite (mashita) | 取り外しました（とりはずしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 取り外さなかった（とりはずさなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 取り外しませんでした（とりはずしませんでした） |
| Te form | 取り外して（とりはずして） |
| Potential | 取り外せる（とりはずせる） |
| Passive | 取り外される（とりはずされる） |
| Causative | 取り外させる（とりはずさせる） |
| Causative passive | 取り外させられる（とりはずさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 取り外せば（とりはずせば） |
| tara | 取り外したら（とりはずしたら） |
| Volitional | 取り外そう（とりはずそう） |
| polite (mashou) | 取り外しましょう（とりはずしましょう） |
| Imperative | 取り外せ（とりはずせ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym外すはずすNeutralNeutral verb for taking things off or unfastening; also stepping away from one's seat or dropping someone from a team. 「取り外す」 suggests dismantling fitted parts.
- Synonym取り除くとりのぞくNeutralNeutral verb for clearing away things that are in the way. 「取り外す」 is about removing what has been installed.
- Synonym切り離すきりはなすNeutralNeutral verb for cutting one thing away from another, such as uncoupling train cars. 「取り外す」 is about dismantling.
- Synonym撤去てっきょWrittenWritten/formal prose for removing facilities or buildings. 「取り外す」 is about taking off parts.
- Synonym取り払うとりはらうNeutralNeutral verb for clearing everything away or demolishing. 「取り外す」 is about removing a single part.
- RelatedはがすNeutralNeutral verb for peeling or tearing off something stuck to a surface, as in 「シールを剥がす」. 「取り外す」 is about dismantling parts or components.
- Related除くのぞくNeutralNeutral verb for getting rid of something or leaving it out. 「取り外す」 is specifically physical dismantling.
- RelatedのけるNeutralNeutral verb for moving something in the way aside. 「取り外す」 means detaching an assembled or fitted item.
- Related排除はいじょWrittenWritten/formal prose for eliminating or clearing away, often obstacles. 「取り外す」 is about dismantling.
- Related除去じょきょWrittenWritten/formal prose for removing impurities or dirt. 「取り外す」 is about dismantling parts.
- Related取り去るとりさるWrittenWritten/formal prose for taking something away or eliminating it. 「取り外す」 centers on detaching what has been fitted or installed.
- Related取り除けるとりのけるWrittenWritten/formal prose for moving something aside or removing it altogether. 「取り外す」 focuses on taking apart what is attached.
- Related剥離はくりWrittenWritten/formal prose for peeling or coming off, including retinal detachment. 「取り外す」 implies deliberate dismantling.
- Related分け離すわけはなすWrittenWritten/formal prose for separating one thing from another. 「取り外す」 is about removing a part.
- Antonym取り付けるとりつけるNeutralNeutral verb meaning to install or attach; the direct opposite of dismantling with 「取り外す」.
- Antonym装着するWrittenWritten/formal prose for fitting or attaching something; the opposite of 「取り外す」.
Use 「取り外す」 to detach a fitted part or component, as in 「カバーを取り外す」. For taking things off in general use 「外す」, for peeling off 「剥がす」, and for removing facilities 「撤去」. The opposites are 「取り付ける」 and 「装着する」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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