退ける
退ける · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 退ける | 退けない |
| Polite | 退けます | 退けません |
| Past polite | 退けました | 退けませんでした |
| Past | 退けた | 退けなかった |
| Te-form | 退けて | 退けないで |
| Desire | 退けたい | 退けたくない |
| Potential | 退けられるalso 退けれる | 退けられないalso 退けれない |
| Passive | 退けられる | 退けられない |
| Causative | 退けさせる | 退けさせない |
| Causative passive | 退けさせられる | 退けさせられない |
| Volitional | 退けよう | |
| Polite volitional | 退けましょう | |
| Imperative | 退けろ | 退けるな |
| Conditional | 退ければ | 退けなければ |
| Tara conditional | 退けたら | 退けなかったら |
Meanings
ichidan verb, transitive verb
move aside; put out of the way
Physically moving an object or person to clear space or avoid obstruction. Often used with を.
See also: 退ける (どける)
Please move the books on the desk out of the way.
He moved the chair aside to make a passage.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Only when written 除ける
Getting rid of something unwanted, or excluding someone/something from a group or consideration. Often written 除ける.
Remove the bad parts and keep only what is usable.
He removed his name from the list.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Separating someone or something from others, either physically or socially. Sense 4 (shun) is a social extension.
He set aside his portion.
Shunned by his companions, he acted alone.
ichidan verb, auxiliary verb
manage to do; accomplish despite difficulties
Auxiliary verb attached to the -te form. Expresses successfully doing something challenging. Usually written in kana.
He managed to pass the difficult exam.
She accomplished that huge task all by herself.
ichidan verb, auxiliary verb
do boldly; do resolutely
Auxiliary verb attached to the -te form. Emphasizes doing something with determination or audacity. Usually written in kana.
He boldly talked back to his boss.
She resolutely stated her opinion in front of everyone.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を退けるto move an object out of the way
I moved the rock that had fallen onto the road out of the way.
- 〈人〉を候補から退けるto exclude someone from candidacy or consideration
He was excluded from the candidates due to lack of experience.
- 〈人〉を仲間から退けるto shun someone, keeping them apart from a group
He was shunned by his peers because of bullying.
- 〈動詞〉てのけるto manage to do something difficult, often with surprising ease or boldness
He pulled off the job that no one else could do.