Japanese

ていねん
Meaning: retirement age
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

定
年

Example sentences

My father reached retirement age last year and started a new hobby.
彼は定年で退職した
He retired at retirement age.
彼は定年後も働き続けている。
He continues to work even after retirement.
定年退職した後は、閑雲野鶴の日々を送りたい
After I retire, I want to live a life of leisure, free from worldly cares.
定年後は都会を離れ、烟霞痼疾の趣のままに山里で静かに暮らしたい。
After retirement, I want to leave the city and live quietly in a mountain village, following my deep passion for nature.

Usage Notes

Refers to the age at which a person is required to retire from a company or office.

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