Japanese

定年退職

ていねんたいしょく
Meaning: retirement at the mandatory age
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

定
年
退
職

Example sentences

My father retired from the company he had worked at for many years last year.
うちのおやじは、定年退職してから趣味の釣りに没頭している。
My old man has been immersed in his hobby of fishing since he retired.
彼は定年退職後、暖かい沖縄への移住を決意した。
After retirement, he decided to move to warm Okinawa.
彼は定年退職後の生活をエンジョイしている。
He is enjoying his life after retirement.
定年退職後も、同じ会社で嘱託として働いている。
Even after retiring, I work at the same company as a commissioned employee.
定年退職後は田舎に移住し、一竿風月の生活を楽しんでいる。
After retiring at the mandatory age, he moved to the countryside and is enjoying a carefree life in nature.
定年退職後は、田舎で逍遥自在な生活を送りたい。
After retirement, I want to lead a free and leisurely life in the countryside.
彼は定年退職後、田舎で逍遥自得の生活を送っている。
After retiring, he is living a relaxed and comfortable life in the countryside.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to retiring because one has reached the age limit set by the employer.

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