Japanese Conversation · Level 125
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Japanese word
現役
Pronunciation
Romajigen'eki
Meaning
- nounactive
Example
私の父はまだ現役です。watashi no chichi wa ma da gen eki de su
My father is still active.
More examples
その選手は来季も現役を続けると発表しました。so no sen shu wa rai ki mo gen eki o tsuzu ke ru to hap pyō shi ma shi ta
The athlete announced that he would remain active next season.
Core concept
現役 (gen'eki) describes a person who remains in an active role rather than having left that role.
Common phrases
現役の選手gen eki no sen shu
active player
現役を続けるgen eki o tsuzu ke ru
remain active
現役を退くgen eki o shirizo ku
retire
Similar words
現職genshoku: A person currently holding a particular job or public office.
Definition in Japanese
仕事や競技などで、現在もその役目や立場にあること。shi goto ya kyō gi na do de gen zai mo so no yaku me ya tachi ba ni a ru ko to
Word origin
現 (gen, "current") and 役 (yaku, "role or service") combine in 現役 (gen'eki) to mean a person who is currently serving in a role.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 現役 (gen'eki) often describes someone still working or competing, so active can be broader than the Japanese meaning.
Other meanings
- active dutynoun
Opposites
- 引退intairetirementnoun