JLPT N1 Advanced
退陣
Resignation from a high-ranking position or military retreat
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退陣する suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb
Stepping Down / Resignation
Describes the act of a high-ranking official or an entire cabinet stepping down from a position of power.
Example
首相 は 支持率 の 低下 を 受け て 退陣 し まし た 。
The prime minister stepped down following a drop in approval ratings.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Retreat / Withdrawal
Denotes the withdrawal of military forces from a specific position or encampment.
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