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Definition and Synonyms for 高齢
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年 |
晩年 |
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Old Age |
a late time of life |
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Synonyms: |
年, 年, 年, 老い, 老いる, 老いらく, 老年, 老年期, 老齢, 高齢 |
Meanings for each kanji in 高齢
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高 |
tall; high; expensive |
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齢 |
age |
Categories 高齢 is a member of
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人生の一時期 |
人間が通常、ある特定の生活を過ごしている期間 |
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Time Of Life |
a period of time during which a person is normally in a particular life state |
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Sample Sentences for 高齢
近年では、年配の人達を指すのに「高齢者」という用語をよく使う。
Nowadays, we often use the term "senior citizen" to refer to old people.
彼はあまりにも高齢で抵抗できなかった。
He was too old to resist.
高齢の守衛、トム・スケレトンは、よれよれのアームチェアーに座りこんで、俳優たちが楽屋からの石段を上ってくるのを聞いていた。
Tom Skeleton, the ancient stage doorkeeper, sat in his battered armchair, listening as the actors came up the stone stairs from their dressing rooms.
ヘンリーは高齢を理由に解雇された。
Henry was dismissed by reason of his old age.
彼は高齢な両親の健康について大変心配している。
He is very concerned about his elderly parent's health.
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