一歩下がる

いっぽさがる

to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to take a back seat

Meaning

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to take a step backward
expv5r
to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to take a back seat
expv5r
to behave humbly
expv5r
to budge (a little); to make one concession

Example sentences

もう一歩下がると、崖から落ちるよ。

Another step, and you'll fall over the cliff.