also: しんだい
進退する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 進退する | 進退しない |
| Polite | 進退します | 進退しません |
| Past polite | 進退しました | 進退しませんでした |
| Past | 進退した | 進退しなかった |
| Te-form | 進退して | 進退しないで |
| Desire | 進退したい | 進退したくない |
| Potential | 進退できる | 進退できない |
| Passive | 進退される | 進退されない |
| Causative | 進退させる | 進退させない |
| Causative passive | 進退させられる | 進退させられない |
| Volitional | 進退しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 進退しましょう | |
| Imperative | 進退しろ | 進退するな |
| Conditional | 進退すれば | 進退しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 進退したら | 進退しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
advancing and retreating; moving forward or backward
Literal physical movement in two opposite directions; often used in military, sports, or mechanical contexts.
They devised a strategy to block the enemy's advance and retreat.
The robot's forward and backward movement can be controlled by remote.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
course of action; conduct; attitude
Abstract use referring to one's behavior, decisions, or stance in a situation; common in formal or evaluative contexts.
His future course of action is being watched closely.
Responsible conduct is required.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
staying or leaving; remaining in office or resigning
Specifically about whether someone stays in a position or steps down; often used with を決める, を迫られる, or を問われる.
The president did not clarify whether he would stay or resign.
He will decide whether to stay or leave, taking responsibility for the scandal.
The president decided whether to stay or resign.
He made a poor decision about his conduct and lost people's trust.
The lawmaker was pressed to decide whether to resign or stay in office.
The minister promised to clarify his intentions about resigning.
between a rock and a hard place; driven to the wall; in a dilemma with no good options
informal resignation; unofficial resignation