1.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
to take a step backward
2.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to take a back seat
3.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
to behave humbly
4.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
to budge (a little); to make one concession