full retreat; general retreat
Military term for a complete withdrawal of forces. Used in historical or strategic contexts.
敵軍は総退却を開始した。
The enemy forces began a full retreat.
総退却の命令が下った。
The order for a general retreat was given.
Compound of 総 (そう, 'all, general') and 退却 (たいきゃく, 'retreat, withdrawal').