還暦
Meanings
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60th birthday; kanreki
Celebration of turning 60 (or 61 in the traditional age reckoning), marking completion of one full sexagenary cycle. Often involves wearing a red vest or hat.
My father turned 60 this year.
We gave a red vest as a gift for his 60th birthday celebration.
Usage patterns
- 還暦を迎えるto reach one's 60th birthday
My father will turn 60 next month.
- 還暦を祝うto celebrate someone's 60th birthday
The family celebrated my grandfather's 60th birthday.
- 還暦に赤いちゃんちゃんこを着るto wear a red vest for one's 60th birthday (traditional custom)
Wearing a red vest for one's 60th birthday is an old custom.