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“old age” in Japanese

Japanese

Also高齢 (kōrei)

Pronunciation

Romajirōgo

Example

老後に備えて、毎月お金を貯めています。rō go ni sona e te mai tsuki o kane o ta me te i ma su

I save money every month for my old age.

Illustration for 老後 (old age)

How to say “old age” in Japanese

“Old age” in Japanese is 老後 (rōgo).

Centers on the later part of life, especially the years after regular work ends, rather than simply any moment of being old.

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

Example sentences with 老後

健康なうちに、老後の計画を立てておくと安心です。ken kō na u chi ni rō go no kei kaku o ta te te o ku to an shin de su

It is reassuring to make plans for old age while you are still healthy.

Tips for using 老後

  • In Japanese financial conversations, 老後 (rōgo) often appears in discussions of saving and planning for life after retirement.

Other Japanese words for “old age”

高齢になると、疲れやすくなります。kō rei ni na ru to tsuka re ya su ku na ri ma su

As people reach old age, they get tired more easily.

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