排除

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 排除 is read はいじょ.
• Basic usage: It means excluding or removing something regarded as unwelcome or obstructive and can apply to people, opinions, or physical obstacles.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Excluding an opinion
  • 意見を議論から排除する means excluding a particular view from the discussion.
• Removing an obstacle
  • 障害物を排除した means removing an object that was blocking the way.