Meaning

Primary

To Disconnect Something

Alternatives

To Miss Something, To Exclude Something, To Remove Something

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb.

The kanji means outside, and the meaning of this verb is somewhat related. It means to disconnect something. Think of it like this, if you disconnect a plug from a socket, you are taking the plug "outside" of the socket, right? Depending on the context, this verb can also mean to miss something (like the target during archery practice), to remove something, or to exclude something.

This is a transitive verb. That means it takes a direct object. You disconnect something, like a plug, or remove something, like your dog's leash. It's worth mentioning that most verbs ending in are transitive, so you'll start seeing this pattern as you learn more!

Reading

はずす
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word has okurigana (hiragana attached to the kanji) you know that it's probably going to be a kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this one yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

If you're going to disconnect something, it has (はず) to be the right thing! Don't go disconnecting the wrong plug, you'll cause no end of trouble!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • チェックを外す

    to uncheck

    羽目を外す

    to enjoy oneself too much, to let oneself go

    カバーを外す

    to remove the cover

    キャップを外す

    to take off the cap, to take off the lid

    ネジを外す

    to unscrew

    ボタンを外す

    to unbutton

Context Sentences

おっマスク外すと別人だね。

Whoa, you're a different person when you take off the mask.

またターゲットを外してしまった。

I missed the target again.

どうしてキョーコをチームから外したんですか?

Why did you remove Kyoko from the team?

エンジンを外しましょう。

Let's remove the engine.

Kanji Composition