還暦
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Noun meaning '60th birthday'. Refers to the traditional celebration when a person turns 60, marking the completion of one full cycle in the East Asian zodiac. Example: 『還暦を祝う』 (kanreki o iwau, 'celebrate the 60th birthday').
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At a family gathering, User chats with their aunt Yoshiko about upcoming celebrations and traditions.
還暦
かんれき
60th birthday
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'kanreki' as 'can recycle'—at age 60, life cycles back to the start in the traditional zodiac, like recycling years. 'Can recycle' → 還暦 (kanreki, '60th birthday').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『還暦』 (kanreki, '60th birthday') is a major milestone celebrated with red clothing and gifts, symbolizing a return to the zodiac cycle and a new beginning in life.
Forms
Base: 還暦Noun meaning '60th birthday'. Refers to the traditional celebration when a person turns 60, marking the completion of one full cycle in the East Asian zodiac. Example: 『還暦を祝う』 (kanreki o iwau, 'celebrate the 60th birthday').