English–Japanese

“middle age” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūnen

Example

父は中年になりました。chichi wa chū nen ni na ri ma shi ta

My father reached middle age.

Illustration for 中年 (middle age)

How to say “middle age” in Japanese

“Middle age” in Japanese is 中年 (chūnen).

Refers to the middle span of adult life, when a person is no longer young but has not reached old age.

Full entry for 中年: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 中年

中年以降の健康管理はとても大切です。chū nen i kō no ken kō kan ri wa to te mo tai setsu de su

Taking care of your health after reaching middle age is very important.

Tips for using 中年

  • The term 中年 (chūnen) often appears in conversations about life stages, health, work, and family responsibilities.

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