後退
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Base noun form. Used to describe the act of moving backward, such as in military retreats or physical withdrawal. In sentences, it often pairs with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a suru-verb.
Theme
During a hiking trip in the mountains, User and their friend Kenji encounter a steep path and discuss whether to continue or turn back.
後退
こうたい
retreat (noun)
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a soldier yelling 'Retreat!' and stepping back. '後退' (kōtai) sounds like 'go-tie' — you tie your shoes and go backward to retreat or backspace.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『後退』 (kōtai) is used in military contexts for retreat and in technology for backspace keys on keyboards, reflecting its dual meaning of moving backward.
Forms
Base: 後退Base noun form. Used to describe the act of moving backward, such as in military retreats or physical withdrawal. In sentences, it often pairs with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a suru-verb.