WORD DETAIL
撤収
てっしゅう
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
撤収is readてっしゅうand refers to removing equipment or withdrawing personnel from a site. - Basic usage: It is used when winding down and clearing a site, such as taking away an outdoor display or removing scaffolding after construction.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Focus compared with 撤去
撤去focuses on removing something installed in a place, while撤収focuses on gathering things up as site activities end. Their uses can overlap when scaffolding is removed.

