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“Backsliding” in Japanese

Short answer
退転 taiten たいてん

Backsliding in Japanese is “退転” (taiten). Full meaning: idling in one's training, backsliding, retrogression (to a lower level of religious practice); withdrawal (from a place due to financial ruin or loss of position).

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