しりぞく
N3斥く
退く
[shirizoku]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
to step back; to move back; to retreat
2.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to exit
3.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
to resign; to retire; to quit
4.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
to concede
Example Sentences
彼は役職から斥いて一般社員に戻った。
He stepped down from his position and returned to being a regular employee.
危険を感じて一歩斥いて距離を取った。
I felt danger and stepped back to create distance.
大臣がスキャンダルで斥いた。
The minister stepped down due to a scandal.