NichiDict

隠居

N1
いんきょ
[inkyo]
Illustration for 隠居

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement)

2.Noun

retired person; retiree

3.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)

Examples

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.