“Retreat” in Japanese
Short answer
Retreat in Japanese is “引っ込み” (hikkomi). Full meaning: retreat, retirement, depression (hole).
Other ways to say “Retreat” in Japanese
後退
koutai retreat, falling back, moving backwards, reversing, backing up (of a vehicle), retrogression, retraction; recession, waning; backspace (key)
隠宅
intaku retreat, dwelling for someone in seclusion
退却
taikyaku retreat, withdrawal, retirement
庵
iori hermitage, retreat
リトリート
ritoriito retreat (e.g. from life), seclusion; retreat (religious, spiritual); withdrawal, retreat
庵室
anshitsu hermit's cell, retreat
退修会
taishuukai retreat (spiritual, religious)
修養会
shuuyoukai retreat (religious, spiritual)
幽居
yuukyo hermitage, retreat, retirement, seclusion
隠れ家
kakurega hiding place, hideout, refuge; retreat, hideaway
いお
io hermitage, retreat
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