晩節
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Meanings
1
later years; late in life
Refers to the final stage of one's life or career; often used in contexts of maintaining integrity or reputation in old age.
He retired without staining his later years.
To live out one's later years well, I am careful about my health.
Expressions
- 晩節を汚すruin one's reputation in later life; tarnish one's twilight years