隠居
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 隠居
1
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement)
2
Usu. ご隠居(さん)
retired person; retiree
3
Historical term; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
Kanji in this Word
隠
14 strokes
Frequency: 1089
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
conceal
hide
cover
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
オン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かく.す
かく.し
かく.れる
よ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
がくし
居
8 strokes
Frequency: 836
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
reside
to be
exist
live with
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.る
-い
お.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おき
ぐ
すえ
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