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退く

JLPT N2

to step aside, to move (i.e. out of the way), to make way

Details

Part of speech
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji
doku

Example sentences

saki ni doku no wa, ushiro no kuruma ni michi o sasagu tame desu

It's because I'm stepping aside to let the car behind me pass.

doku yuuki mo hitsuyo desu. toki niwa, hiku koto mo taiせつ desu

You also need the courage to step aside. Sometimes, withdrawing is also important.