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VocabJLPT N1

mandatory retirement age

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. (compulsory) retirement age
2. age limit
3. (compulsory) retirement (on reaching retirement age)
4. minimum years of service at a particular rank before eligibility for promotion (in the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy)

This noun refers to the mandatory retirement age set by a company or organization. In Japan, it is a significant concept as many companies traditionally require employees to retire upon reaching a certain age, often 60 or 65.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I have no hobbies for after retirement!" my brother said in a panic.

Sentence 2

That debate is pushing us to rethink what retirement even means.

Sentence 3

Ideally, you want to pay off your mortgage before you reach retirement age.

Sentence 4

My dad is all fired up saying, "Once I retire, I'm fishing every single day."

Sentence 5

Under company policy, a rehiring system is in place for employees past retirement age.