noun, adverb
later years; late in life
Refers to the final stage of one's life or career; often used in contexts of maintaining integrity or reputation in old age.
彼は晩節を汚さずに引退した。
He retired without staining his later years.
晩節を全うするために、健康に気をつけている。
To live out one's later years well, I am careful about my health.