Japanese

はくはつせいしん
Meaning: taking an official post late in life
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom Alternative Readings: はくはつせいさん

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Example

伝記は、晩年に官職を得た学者の白髪青袗を静かに描いている。
The biography quietly portrays a scholar who obtained an official post late in life.

Usage Notes

A literary four-character idiom. It emphasizes the contrast between old age and a low-ranking official position gained only after many years.

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