退
Kanji · N2
退 / retreat
Kanji for retreat, withdraw, or retire.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | タイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しりぞ.く、しりぞ.ける、ひ.く、の.く、の.ける、ど.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
退 carries the meaning retreat, withdraw, or retire.
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Common compounds with 退
退院するたいいんする
衰退すいたいdecline / degeneration / decay
退くしりぞくto step back / to move back / to retreat
早退そうたいleaving early
退屈たいくつtedious / boring / dull
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