定年
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Base noun form. Refers to the mandatory age at which an employee retires from a company or organization. Often used in phrases like 『定年退職』 (teinen taishoku, 'retirement from service').
Theme
At a company gathering, User chats with their senior colleague, Mr. Tanaka, about future plans.
定年
ていねん
retirement age
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'tea' (定年 teinen sounds like 'tea nen') ceremony marking the end of work years — it's your retirement age! 'Tea nen' → 定年 (teinen, 'retirement age').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『定年』 (teinen, 'retirement age') is often set at 60 or 65 years old, but many companies encourage early retirement or re-employment on contract basis. Retirement ceremonies called 『定年退職』 (teinen taishoku, 'retirement from service') are common to honor long-term employees.
Forms
Base: 定年Base noun form. Refers to the mandatory age at which an employee retires from a company or organization. Often used in phrases like 『定年退職』 (teinen taishoku, 'retirement from service').