Retire in Japanese

"retire" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

辞める

yameru

辞resign, word+めnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "retire". The most common choice is shown first.

退

Top pick

retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject

Reading: tai

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of advance, sun, and slow. Retreating from sun.

What it carries

Retreat, retirement, dropout. Represents retreating.

Related kanji for "retire"

休

retire

kyuu · peaceful

Person (人) leaning against a tree (木). Resting in the shade of a tree.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for retire?

The most common kanji for "retire" is 退, read as tai. It means retreat, withdraw, retire. Related kanji: 休 (retire).

How many strokes does 退 have?

退 has 9 strokes.