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“pension” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinenkin

Example

母は毎月年金をもらいます。haha wa mai tsuki nen kin o mo ra i ma su

My mother gets a pension every month.

Illustration for 年金 (pension)

How to say “pension” in Japanese

“Pension” in Japanese is 年金 (nenkin).

Describes regular money paid to support someone after retirement or during another period when work income is limited.

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

Example sentences with 年金

退職後は、年金で生活しています。tai shoku go wa nen kin de sei katsu shi te i ma su

I live on my pension after retirement.

Tips for using 年金

  • In everyday Japanese, 年金 (nenkin) commonly appears in conversations about receiving benefits, paying into a system, or planning for life after work.

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