godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Physical movement of something retracting, receding, or collapsing inward. Used for body parts, objects, or surfaces.
亀が首を引っ込めた。
The turtle pulled its head back in.
地震で地面
The ground caved in due to the earthquake.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be set back; be recessed
Describes a building or structure that is positioned back from a road or boundary.
この家は道路から引っ込んでいる。
This house is set back from the road.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
withdraw; retire; stay out of it
Figurative use: a person retreats from public view, stays indoors, or refrains from involvement. Often used in commands like 引っ込んでろ (butt out).
彼は田舎に引っ込んでしまった。
He retired to the countryside.
これは君には関係ない。引っ込んでろ。
This doesn't concern you. Butt out.