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退く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 退く.
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Entry
1
to step back; to move back; to retreat
2
to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to exit
3
to resign; to retire; to quit
Examples
おじは去年教職を退いたが、それでも何とか大学での地位にしがみつこうとした。
My uncle retired from teaching last year, but he still managed to hang onto a position at the university.
4
to concede
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