更年期
Meanings
1
menopause; climacteric
Refers to the transitional period around menopause, including perimenopause and postmenopause. Used in both medical and general contexts.
Various physical changes can appear during menopause.
My mother is suffering from menopausal symptoms.
Usage patterns
- 更年期に入るto enter menopause
My mother entered menopause around age 50.
- 更年期を迎えるto reach menopause
Many women reach menopause in their late 40s to 50s.
- 更年期の症状menopausal symptoms
Menopausal symptoms include hot flashes and insomnia.