退ける
N2しりぞける
斥ける却ける
[shirizokeru]
Definitions
1.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to refuse; to reject; to turn down; to dismiss
2.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to repel; to repulse; to drive away; to beat off; to defeat
3.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to make (someone) leave; to send away; to turn away
4.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to force (someone) to leave their post; to oust; to remove; to expel
Other Readings
「退ける」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
反対意見を退けて計画を強引に進めた。
We pushed forward with the plan, rejecting opposing opinions.
敵の攻撃を勇敢に退けることができた。
We were able to bravely repel the enemy's attack.
彼は強い意志で目の前の誘惑を退けた。
He rejected temptation with strong will.