進しん退たい極きわまる
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
1. to be driven into a corner; to be left with nowhere to turn; to be in a dilemma
2. to be unable to go forward or backward; to be stranded; to get stuck
Kanji used
advance
retreat
extreme
Composed of
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided