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[こう(高)·れい(齢)]
kourei
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 高齢

noun, no adjective
  1. advanced age; old age
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Definition and Synonyms for 高齢

Old Age a late time of life
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

» tall; high; expensive
» age

Categories 高齢 is a member of

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

Japan is trying to cope with the aging of its population.
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He is unquestionably the oldest man in the village.
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He was too old to resist.
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Physical changes are directly related to aging.
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His advanced age prevents him from getting a job.
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