Japanese

ねんれい
Meaning: age; years
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

年
齢

Example sentences

This is an event that anyone can participate in, regardless of age.
彼は自分の年齢を誤魔化した。
He lied about his age.
この商品は幅広い年齢層に人気がある。
This product is popular across a wide range of age groups.
彼は職を得るために年齢を偽った
He falsified his age to get the job.
祖父はまだ呆ける年齢ではない。
My grandfather is not at an age where he would grow senile yet.
年齢とともに記憶力が衰えてきたと感じる。
I feel that my memory has been declining with age.
祖母は年齢に似合わず、とても若々しい心を持っている。
My grandmother has a very youthful spirit, not in keeping with her age.
切り株の年輪を数えれば、木の年齢がわかる。
If you count the rings on the stump, you can tell the tree's age.
裁判官は、法律の定める年齢に達した時に退官する。
Judges retire upon reaching the age prescribed by law.

Usage Notes

Refers to the number of years since birth. Often used in formal contexts or when discussing demographics.

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