Meaning

Primary

Retirement

Alternative

Retreat

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You hide away but you're alive. You've lived your life, so now it's time to hide and enjoy your retirement by making your retreat from working life.

This word refers to life after someone retires, and usually implies being retired from active life and having a quiet, maybe even secluded, lifestyle. It can also imply handing over the reins to your successors. The word is a little old-fashioned, but you'll still see it in modern writing.

Reading

いんきょ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私の父は隠居生活をエンジョイしていますよ。

My father has been enjoying his retirement.

この里は、かつては隠居の地として人気がありました。

This village used to be a popular place for retreats.

お前は本当に隠居したいのか?

Do you really want to retire?

Kanji Composition