JLPT N3 Intermediate
退ける
「どける」
To move something aside, exclude it, or successfully pull off a difficult task.
Readings
Other forms
退けます polite form
退けて te-form
退けた past tense
除ける alternative kanji for the `のける` reading
1 Verb (transitive)
To move something aside
Physically shifts an object or person from a specific position to clear a path or create open space.
Example
すみません 、 その 箱 を ちょっと 退けて もらえます か ？
Excuse me, could you move that box a little?
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2 Verb (transitive)
To remove / exclude
Eliminates or leaves out a specific item or person from a larger group or scope.
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3 Auxiliary Verb
To pull something off
Follows the て (te) form of a verb to emphasize the successful completion of a challenging or bold action.
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