English–Japanese

“move aside” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidokeru

Example

道の石を退けます。michi no ishi o shirizo ke ma su

I move the stone out of the way.

Illustration for 退ける (move aside)

How to say “move aside” in Japanese

“Move aside” in Japanese is 退ける (dokeru).

Refers to shifting an object aside so that it no longer blocks a path, place, or activity.

Full entry for 退ける: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 退ける

通行の邪魔になる荷物を退けて、通路を空けます。tsū kō no ja ma ni na ru ni motsu o shirizo ke te tsū ro o a ke ma su

I move the luggage blocking the way aside and clear the passage.

Tips for using 退ける

  • In everyday Japanese, 退ける (dokeru) can apply to a person as well as an object when someone is moved out of the way.

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