中年
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
middle age; midlife
Refers to the period of life roughly between 40 and 60 years old. Can be used as a noun or as a no-adjective to describe things related to middle age.
He started paying attention to his health after reaching middle age.
A middle-aged man is jogging in the park.
Usage patterns
- 中年になるto become middle-aged
Before I knew it, I had become middle-aged.
- 中年にさしかかるto be approaching middle age
He is approaching middle age.
- 中年の危機midlife crisis
He seems to be going through a midlife crisis.