不退
ふたい · futai
Determination
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How it’s used
Used in formal or written contexts, often in titles or news, to express unwavering resolve or persistence.
Often confused with 'fudō' (不動), which means 'immovable' or 'steadfast', but 'futai' focuses on not retreating.
Example sentences
不退の決意で新しい事業に挑む。
He takes on a new business with unwavering determination.
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彼は不退の姿勢で練習を続けた。
He continued practicing with a persistent attitude.
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What does 不退 mean?
Determination.
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ふたい (futai). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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