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JLPT N316画 · 16 strokesradical 扌freq #1200

撤撤する(to withdraw), remove, disband

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テツ
  • テン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

As the soldier raised his hand, he commanded the troops to withdraw quickly, using his sword to remove all obstacles in their path.

About this kanji

The kanji 撤 primarily means to withdraw or remove something. It is commonly used in a verb form, as in 撤退 (てったい), which means withdrawal, often in a military context. Another compound, 撤去 (てっきょ), translates to removal, such as taking away an unwanted item or structure. You might also hear 撤収 (てっしゅう), which refers to collecting or withdrawing equipment, especially after an event. This kanji does not have any native Japanese readings, so you will mainly see it in its on'yomi, which gives it a formal or official tone. It's important to remember that when using this kanji, it often implies a structured or planned action.

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Example sentences

  • 部隊は撤退した。

    The troops withdrew.

Meanings across languages

English
撤撤する(to withdraw), remove, disband
Tiếng Việt
rút lui, thu hồi, giải tán
日本語
撤去する, 撤退する
한국어
철수하다, 제거하다, 해체하다
中文
撤回, 移除, 解散
id
menarik, menghapus, membubarkan
th
ถอน, ลบ, ยุบรวม
es
retirar, eliminar, disolver
fr
retenir, enlever, dissoudre
de
abziehen, entfernen, auflösen
pt
retirar, remover, dissolver

Common compounds

  • 撤退てったいwithdrawal, retreat
  • 撤去てっきょremoval, dismantling
  • 撤収てっしゅうwithdrawal, dismantling

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