second life; new life after retirement
Refers to a new phase of life, especially after retirement, often implying pursuing new interests or a different lifestyle. Compare セカンドライフ, a common loanword synonym.
See also: セカンドライフ
After retirement, I want to enjoy my second life.
He became a painter in his second life.
A direct loanword from English 'second life', often used in the same context of post-retirement life. 第二の人生 is the native Japanese equivalent and may sound slightly more formal or literary.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant using numeral ２ instead of 二; common in informal writing.
Compound of 第二 (second) + の (possessive particle) + 人生 (life). The phrase is a straightforward calque of the English 'second life', popularized in the context of retirement planning.