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)
机の上の本を退けてください。
Please move the books on the desk out of the way.
彼は椅
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.
悪い部分を除けて、使えるところだけ残す。
Remove the bad parts and keep only what is usable.
彼はリストから自分の名前を除けた。
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.
彼は自分の分を退けておいた。
He set aside his portion.
仲間から退けられて、彼は一人で行動した。
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.
彼は難しい試験に合格してのけた。
He managed to pass the difficult exam.
彼女は一人でその大仕事をやってのけた。
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.
彼は上司に反論してのけた。
He boldly talked back to his boss.
彼女はみんなの前で堂々と意見を言ってのけた。
She resolutely stated her opinion in front of everyone.