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隠居
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 隠居.
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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)
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