Word details

一線を退く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一線を退く.

Dictionary

Entry

一線を退くいっせんをしりぞくExpressionGodan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to step back; to retire

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

one, one radical (no.1)

1 strokesFrequency 2JLPT N4Grade 1

On

イチイツ

Kun

ひと-ひと.つ

Nanori

かずいっいるかつかづてんはじめひとつまこと

line, track

15 strokesFrequency 382JLPT N2Grade 2

On

セン

Kun

すじ
退

retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject

8 strokesFrequency 424JLPT N2Grade 6

On

タイ

Kun

しりぞ.くしりぞ.けるひ.くの.くの.けるど.く

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