Word details
退く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 退く.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Rare term; Usu. written as 引く
to move back; to draw back; to recede; to fall back; to retreat
Examples
彼女は蛇を見て退いた。
She drew back when she saw a snake.
2
Rare term; Usu. written as 引く
to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)
3
Rare term
to resign; to retire; to quit
Examples
彼は役職から退いた。
He retired from office.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
退
retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject
8 strokesFrequency 424JLPT N2Grade 6
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Kun
しりぞ.くしりぞ.けるひ.くの.くの.けるど.く
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