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[たい(退)·きゃく()]
taikyaku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 退却

noun, suru verb
  1. retreat; withdrawal; retirement

Definition and Synonyms for 退却

Retreat withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
Synonyms: 撤退, 敗走, 退却, 退陣
Backdown a retraction of a previously held position
Synonyms: 取り下げ, 取り下げる, 取り消し, 取り消す, 引っ込み, 引っ込む, 撤回, 撤退, 退却, 退陣
Retreat a place of privacy
Synonyms: 幽居, 後退, 撤退, 退却, 退陣, 隠居
Retreat a place affording peace and quiet
Synonyms: 幽居, 後退, 撤退, 退却, 退陣, 隠居

Meanings for each kanji in 退却

» retreat; withdraw; retire; resign; repel; expel; reject
» instead; on the contrary; rather

Categories 退却 is a member of

Withdrawal the act of withdrawing
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Country a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
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Abjuration a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 退却

Sample Sentences for 退却

The trumpets sounded the retreat.
They had no alternative but to retreat.
The army had to retreat.

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