1
to remove;to get rid of;to take away;to eliminate
医者は彼の苦痛を除いてやった。
The doctor released him from his pain.
2
to exclude;to except;to leave out;to omit
発音の点を除けば、みんな上手なフランス語を話す。
Except for pronunciation, everyone can speak good French.
3
to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)