“Retrogression” in Japanese
Short answer
Retrogression in Japanese is “逆戻り” (gyakumodori). Full meaning: retrogression, reversal, relapse, doubling back, backtracking.
Other ways to say “Retrogression” in Japanese
退歩
taiho retrogression, degeneration, deterioration
退行
taikou retrogression, regression
退化
taika degeneration, retrogression, atrophy; regression (e.g. of society), deterioration, degeneration
後戻り
atomodori going backward, turning back, backtracking, doubling back; retrogression, relapse, returning to a bad state
退転
taiten 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)
逆もどり
gyakumodori retrogression, reversal, relapse, doubling back, backtracking
退嬰
taiei conservativeness, conservatism, regression, retrogression, unadventurousness
ぎゃくもどり
gyakumodori retrogression, reversal, relapse, doubling back, backtracking
逆行
gyakkou backward movement, reverse movement, going backwards, retrogression, going in the wrong direction, going against (e.g. the times), running counter to; retrograde motion
後退
koutai retreat, falling back, moving backwards, reversing, backing up (of a vehicle), retrogression, retraction; recession, waning; backspace (key)
あと戻り
atomodori going backward, turning back, backtracking, doubling back; retrogression, relapse, returning to a bad state
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