ichidan verb, transitive verb
refuse; reject; turn down; dismiss
Used for refusing proposals, requests, demands, or opinions, often with a sense of authority or firmness.
彼は私の提案を退けた。
He rejected my proposal.
The president flatly refused the demand.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
repel; drive away; beat off; defeat
Used for repelling physical attacks, enemies, or threats, often in military or competitive contexts.
軍隊が敵の攻撃を退けた。
The troops repelled the enemy attack.
彼は強敵を退けて優勝した。
He defeated a strong opponent and won the championship.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make leave; send away; oust; expel
Used for forcing a person to leave a place or position, ranging from turning someone away at the door to removing someone from a post.
門前で訪問者を退ける。
Turn away a visitor at the gate.
不正を働いた役人を退けた。
They ousted the official who had committed misconduct.