noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
retirement from military service; discharge
Refers to leaving active duty in the armed forces. Can be used as a noun, suru-verb, or no-adjective. Often appears in formal or news contexts.
彼は退役後、故郷で静かに暮らしている。
After retiring from military service, he lives quietly in his hometown.
Support programs for retired military personnel have been expanded.