隠居
N1いんきょ
[inkyo]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
retired person; retiree
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
Example Sentences
祖父は田舎で隠居生活を送っている。
My grandfather is living a retired life in the countryside.
会社を辞めて隠居するにはまだ早い。
It's still too early to retire from the company.
定年後は静かな隠居生活を夢見ている。
I dream of a quiet retired life after retirement.