English–Japanese
“move back” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishirizoku
Example
人が通るので、一歩退きます。hito ga tō ru no de ichi ho shirizo ki ma su
Someone is passing, so I will move back one step.
How to say “move back” in Japanese
“Move back” in Japanese is 退く (shirizoku).
It expresses moving away from a position toward the rear, often to yield space or avoid remaining in the way.
Example sentences with 退く
後ろから自転車が来たので、道の端まで退きました。ushi ro ka ra ji ten sha ga ki ta no de michi no hashi ma de shirizo ki ma shi ta
A bicycle was coming from behind, so I moved to the side of the road.
Tips for using 退く
- In Japanese, this verb can describe ordinary movement in a crowded place, so it covers stepping aside as well as withdrawing from a conflict.