Kanji 退: retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject
Key takeaways
Kanji 退: retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 退
retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine walking along (⻌) and then stopping (艮) to turn back. This combination of movement and stopping represents the act of retreating or withdrawing. You can see this meaning in words like 'leaving work' (퇴근) or 'exit' (퇴장).
