ひ 退く Common word Show inflections LinksSentence search for 退くSentence search for ひくKanji details for 退Edit in JMdict Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb1. to move back; to draw back; to recede; to fall back; to retreatSee also 引く, also written as 引くかのじょ彼女はへび蛇をみ見てひ退いた。She drew back when she saw a snake.Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb2. to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)See also 引く, usu. written as 引くGodan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb3. to resign; to retire; to quitかれ彼はやくしょく役職からひ退いた。He retired from office. Discussions Log in to talk about this word.