隠居した後は、山荘で風流韻事にふける毎日を送った。
After retiring, he spent every day indulging in elegant pastimes at his mountain villa.
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My grandfather passed the family headship to his son and is living a retired life in the countryside.
隠居した後は、都会の喧騒を離れ、傾側偃仰の日々を送っている。
After retiring, he left the bustle of the city and is leading a life of 'keisoku engyo'.
かつては高車駟馬に揺られて登庁した彼も、今では一介の隠居に過ぎない。
He, who once arrived at the office in a grand carriage, is now nothing more than an ordinary retiree.
隠居した後は、田舎で嘯風弄月の生活を送りながら静かに暮らしたい。
After retiring, I want to live quietly in the countryside, enjoying nature and poetry.
隠居後の彼は、清淡虚無な生活を送っている。
After retirement, he is living a clean and simple life free from worldly desires.
Usage Notes
Originally referred to the head of a household retiring and handing over the position to an heir. Now used generally for retiring from active work.
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