現げん役えき世せ代だい

noun

working generation; people still working

Refers to the segment of the population that is currently employed and economically active, often contrasted with retirees or dependents. Common in discussions of social security, pensions, and demographics.

• 現げん役えき世せ代だいの負ふ担たんが増ふえている。

  The burden on the working generation is increasing.

• 年ねん金きん制せい度どは現げん役えき世せ代だいに支ささえられている。

  The pension system is supported by the working generation.