retreat in Japanese
retreat in Japanese is 後退, 撤退, 退却 — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
retreat in Japanese
後退
Pronounced: kōtai
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
撤退
Pronounced: tettai
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
退却
Pronounced: taikyaku
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
後退
Pronounced: kōtai
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
退却
Pronounced: taikyaku
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
What does "retreat" mean?
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noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
"The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in."
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noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
"They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains."
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verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
"The troops retreated to higher ground."
retreat in a sentence
- The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
- The soldiers began an orderly retreat under heavy fire.
- They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.
- She went on a silent meditation retreat to clear her head.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "retreat" in Japanese?
"retreat" in Japanese is 後退, 撤退, 退却. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
How do you pronounce 後退?
"retreat" in Japanese is 後退, pronounced "kōtai".
How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?
Example: "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in." In Japanese, "retreat" is 後退, 撤退, 退却.
Are there other ways to say "retreat" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "retreat": 後退, 撤退, 退却.
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