In yugioh can you take back un-activated spell/trap cards?

No, that's not possible. Jinzo being face-up on the field means you can't activate a Trap Card. Because you can't activate it, you can't even try to initiate that activation in any way, including trying to pay for the card's cost.

So there's no way to tribute him in a situation like that.

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