隠居
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Noun referring to a person who has retired from active work or duties. Often used in traditional contexts to describe someone living in seclusion or leisure after retirement.
Theme
In a neighborhood park, User meets Tanaka, an elderly neighbor who recently retired and enjoys gardening.
隠居
いんきょ
retired person
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine an 'in-gee' (sounds like 隠居 inkyo) who is retired and living a quiet life — 'In-gee' → 隠居 (inkyō, 'retired person').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『隠居』 (inkyō, 'retired person') traditionally refers to someone who has stepped back from work or family responsibilities to enjoy leisure, often in a separate residence. This term reflects cultural values of respect for elders and the transition to a peaceful retirement phase.
Forms
Base: 隠居Noun referring to a person who has retired from active work or duties. Often used in traditional contexts to describe someone living in seclusion or leisure after retirement.