“Dropping out” in Japanese
Short answer
Dropping out in Japanese is “脱落” (datsuraku). Full meaning: dropping out, falling behind, falling by the wayside, desertion; omission, being left out, missing part; falling off, coming off, shedding.
Other ways to say “Dropping out” in Japanese
落脱
rakudatsu dropping out, falling behind, falling by the wayside, desertion; omission, being left out, missing part; falling off, coming off, shedding
途中棄権
tochuukiken dropping out, withdrawing, did not finish, DNF
廃学
haigaku abandoning one's studies, quitting school, dropping out; closing down (of a school or university), defunct school, defunct university
落伍
rakugo straggling, falling behind, being left behind, dropping out; falling behind the ranks, falling out of line
リタイア
ritaia retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.), dropping out
落後
rakugo straggling, falling behind, being left behind, dropping out; falling behind the ranks, falling out of line
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