国民年金
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
National Pension; Japanese national pension system
Refers specifically to Japan's public pension system for self-employed people, students, and others not covered by employees' pension schemes. Often used in official and everyday contexts.
National Pension premiums must be paid every month.
He is self-employed, so he is enrolled in the National Pension.
Usage patterns
- 国民年金に加入するto enroll in the National Pension
You must enroll in the National Pension once you turn 20.
- 国民年金を払うto pay National Pension premiums
I pay my National Pension premiums every month.
- 国民年金を受給するto receive National Pension benefits
My father has been receiving National Pension benefits since he turned 65.
- 国民年金の保険料National Pension premium (the amount paid in)
This year's National Pension premium went up.