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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
noun
Pronounced: kōtai
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
撤退
noun
Pronounced: tettai
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
退却
noun
Pronounced: taikyaku
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
後退
verb
Pronounced: kōtai
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
退却
verb
Pronounced: taikyaku
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

What does "retreat" mean?

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
    "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in."
  2. 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."
  3. 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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