引っ込む

ひっこむ

to draw back, to sink, to cave in

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
hikkomu

Example Sentences

彼は恥ずかしそうに後ろに引っ込んだ。

He shyly drew back to the rear.

彼は意見を言いかけたが、周りの反応を見て引っ込んだ。

He started to voice his opinion, but seeing the reactions around him, he withdrew it.