Retreat in Japanese
"retreat" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "retreat". The most common choice is shown first.
退View details →
Top pick
retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject
Reading: tai
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of advance, sun, and slow. Retreating from sun.
What it carries
Retreat, retirement, dropout. Represents retreating.
Related kanji for "retreat"
斥Details →却Details →
retreat
seki
Composed of axe and dot. Repelling with axe.
retreat
kyaku
Composed of leave and kneel. Leaving and retreating.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for retreat?
The most common kanji for "retreat" is 退, read as tai. It means retreat, withdraw, retire. Related kanji: 斥 (retreat), 却 (retreat).
How many strokes does 退 have?
退 has 9 strokes.