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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 引き下がる | 引き下がらない |
| Polite | 引き下がります | 引き下がりません |
| Past | 引き下がった | 引き下がらなかった |
| Polite + Past | 引き下がりました | 引き下がりませんでした |
| Te-form | 引き下がって | 引き下がらなくて |
| Potential | 引き下がれる | 引き下がれない |
| Passive | 引き下がられる | 引き下がられない |
| Causative | 引き下がらせる | 引き下がらせない |
| Causative + Passive | 引き下がらされる | 引き下がらされない |
| Imperative | 引き下がれ | 引き下がるな |
Example
今さら引き下がるわけにはいかない。
I cannot back down now.
Usage Notes
Often used in situations where someone gives up their claim or retires from a position.
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