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高年 (こうねん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
old age ; advanced age
Formal or written term for old age, often used in official contexts, news reports, or statistical descriptions. Not typically used in casual conversation.
Similar words 高こう 齢れい 高齢 is more common and neutral for 'old age', while 高年 is more formal and often used in official or statistical contexts.
老ろう 年ねん 老年 also means 'old age' but can sound slightly more literary or philosophical; 高年 is more factual and administrative.
Etymology Compound of 高 (high, advanced) and 年 (year, age), literally 'advanced years'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of old age.
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More people are staying healthy even after reaching old age.
