退
 
 

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to put something out of the way, to move (something, someone) aside.
  2. to remove, to exclude, to take away.
  3. to set aside, to keep apart.
  4. to remove (someone) from the group, to shun.

Ichidan verb, auxiliary verb

Usually written with kana alone. After the -te form of a verb.
  1. to do well despite difficulties, to accomplish despite adversity.
  2. to do resolutely, to do boldly.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
退
 
 
退ける のける
 
 
除ける のける

Contained Kanji Breakdown

retreat, withdraw, retire
タイ しりぞ.く の.く (5th, N3)
northeast (Oriental zodiac), stopping, good radical (no. 138)
うしとら コン (Kentei Pre-1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant