VocabJLPT N3
withdrawal
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. evacuation
  2. 2. withdrawal
  3. 3. Withdrawal (military)
This noun and する verb means to withdraw or retreat, typically referring to military forces pulling back from a position or a company or organization pulling out of a region or market. It implies a deliberate decision to leave a place or situation rather than an accidental exit. You will often see it in news contexts discussing business strategies or military operations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"We've hit our limit — fall back," the commander ordered.

Sentence 2

Even if I lose, I want to walk away from pointless fights.

Sentence 3

Have you set a clear benchmark for when to pull out?

Sentence 4

When that news broke, a lot of people pulled their investments.

Sentence 5

We decided to leave the campsite earlier than planned.