Meaning

Primary

Old Age

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you are at an elderly age you are at an old age.

Reading

ろうれい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

日本の老齢年金の仕組みについてご説明してもらえませんでしょうか。

Could you please explain the structure of Japan’s old-age pension to me?

Kanji Composition