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ていねん (teinen)
定年

retirement age

💡 Nuance & Usage: A noun specifically referring to the fixed age at which one is required to retire from a company or job according to company regulations. Often used in phrases like 「定年退職」 (retirement at fixed age). (会社などの規定によって定められた、仕事を辞める年齢。)

📝 Example Sentences

彼は定年まであと5年だ。
He has 5 more years until retirement age.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "定年"!

父は来年_______を迎える予定だ。
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日本語: 年齢により会社を辞める時期を「定年」と言います。
English: 'Teinen' refers to the age at which one retires from a company.
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