撤回(てっかい)

てっかい
noun / suru verb
retraction, withdrawal
1. retraction, withdrawal, taking back
The act of officially withdrawing or taking back a statement, proposal, decision, or claim that was previously made. Used in formal, legal, and political contexts.
発言(はつげん)を撤回(てっかい)する。
To retract one's statement.
野党(やとう)は法案(ほうあん)の撤回(てっかい)を求(もと)めた。
The opposition party demanded the withdrawal of the bill.
批判(ひはん)を受(う)けて、大臣(だいじん)は不適切(ふてきせつ)な発言(はつげん)を撤回(てっかい)し、謝罪(しゃざい)した。
Under criticism, the minister retracted the inappropriate remarks and apologized.

USAGE:
Used as both a noun and a suru verb. Implies a formal, often public act of taking back something previously stated or proposed. The retraction is usually made under pressure, criticism, or upon realizing an error. The word carries serious connotations — it is not used for casual changes of mind.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 発言(はつげん)を撤回(てっかい)する: to retract a statement
  • 提案(ていあん)を撤回(てっかい)する: to withdraw a proposal
  • 法案(ほうあん)の撤回(てっかい): withdrawal of a bill
  • 撤回(てっかい)を求(もと)める: to demand retraction

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 取(と)り消(け)す: to cancel, to revoke (broader, everyday usage)
  • 撤退(てったい): withdrawal, retreat (physical withdrawal, as of troops or business)
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