華か甲こう

noun

60th birthday; age of 60

A traditional term for the 60th birthday, synonymous with 還暦. Often used in celebratory contexts.

See also: 還暦

• 祖そ父ふは今年ことし、華か甲こうを迎むかえた。

  My grandfather celebrated his 60th birthday this year.

• 華か甲こうのお祝いわいに赤あかいちゃんちゃんこを贈おくった。

  We gave a red vest as a gift for the 60th birthday celebration.