外す|はずすhazusu[0]heiban (flat)

1. godan verb, transitive verbto remove; to take off; to detach; to unfasten; to undo
   彼かれは眼鏡めがねを外はずした。↗

   He took off his glasses.
2. godan verb, transitive verbto drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to exclude; to expel
   私は野球やきゅうチームから外はずされた。↗

   I was dropped from the baseball team.
3. godan verb, transitive verbto leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to step out; to slip away
4. godan verb, transitive verbto dodge (a question, blow, etc.); to evade; to sidestep; to avoid (e.g. peak season)
5. godan verb, transitive verbto miss (a target, chance, punch, etc.)

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• Synonym取り外すとりはずすNeutralFor detaching things that are fitted or attached, as in 「部品を取り外す」. 「外す」 also covers taking off accessories, leaving your seat, or missing.
• Synonym取り除くとりのぞくNeutralRemoves things that are in the way, as in 「不安を取り除く」; the focus is on clearing an obstacle, not on unfastening something.
• Synonym除くのぞくNeutralMeans removing something or leaving it out of the count, as in 「日曜を除く」; the focus is on exclusion rather than taking something off.
• Synonym排除はいじょWrittenFormal word for eliminating obstacles or shutting out people and opinions, as in 「可能性を排除する」.
• Synonym除去じょきょWrittenWritten word for clearing away harmful or unwanted matter, as in 「汚染物質の除去」; common in technical and medical contexts.
• Synonym除外じょがいWrittenExcludes something from a scope or range, as in 「対象から除外する」; typical of rules and documents.
• Synonym省くはぶくNeutralOmits or streamlines what is unnecessary, as in 「手間を省く」; 「外す」 is about taking off or excluding.
• Synonym抜くぬくNeutralPulls out something inserted or leaves it out, as in 「栓を抜く」「朝食を抜く」; 「外す」 is about unfastening what is fitted.
• SynonymカットNeutralCuts or trims something out, as in 「場面をカットする」「賃金カット」; the focus is on removing a part.
• Synonym取り去るとりさるWrittenTakes something away completely, as in 「汚れを取り去る」; a written-style word stressing thorough removal.
• Synonym取り除けるとりのけるNeutralClears away things in the way and can also mean excluding some items; used less often than 「取り除く」, which is the everyday choice.
• SynonymオミットWrittenLoanword for screening out rejects, as in 「不良品をオミットする」; a specialized, technical term.
• Related略すりゃくすNeutralShortens or omits wording or steps, as in 「敬称を略す」; its objects are mostly language and text.
• Related剥ぐはぐNeutralPeels off skin or tears off a covering, as in 「皮を剥ぐ」; also strips someone of rank, more forceful than 「外す」.
• Related剥ぎ取るはぎとるNeutralStrips or rips something off by force, as in 「衣服を剥ぎ取る」; carries a violent nuance.
• Related略するりゃくするWrittenA variant of 「略す」 meaning to omit; more written in feel, and its objects are mostly text.
• AntonymつけるNeutralAntonym: attaches, fastens or puts something on, as in 「ボタンを付ける」, the opposite of taking off with 「外す」.
• AntonymかけるNeutralAntonym: putting on glasses or hanging something up, as in 「眼鏡を掛ける」 versus 「眼鏡を外す」.

「外す」 covers taking things off, unfastening them, or leaving them out. For detaching fitted parts use 「取り外す」; for clearing obstacles use 「取り除く」; for leaving something out of the count use 「除く」; for omitting the unnecessary use 「省く」. Formal and written alternatives include 「排除」「除去」「除外」「取り去る」 and 「略する」; 「剥ぐ」「剥ぎ取る」 add force, 「カット」「オミット」 are for cutting or screening out, and the antonyms are 「付ける」 and 「掛ける」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 取り付とりつけていたものを取り外とりはずす。
2. 身みにつけていたものを取とる
3. 取り逃とりにがす
4. 一時的いちじてきにある場所ばしょから離はなれる
5. 集団しゅうだんや予定よていなどから除のぞく
6. 避さける。かわす
7. 狙ねらいを逸そらす