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退く[のく] (noku)

back; retreat

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Meaning

退く (のく, noku) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “back; retreat”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

車くるまが通とおるのでそこを退のいてください

A car is passing so please move out of the way.

ちょっとどいて。

Step aside.

彼かれは役職やくしょくから退しりぞいた。

He retired from office.

彼女かのじょは蛇へびを見みて退しりぞいた。

She drew back when she saw a snake.

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