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What is the Kanji for 'Age'? | 齢

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Age', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Age' is 齢.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Age

    Reading

    kunyomiよわい

    yowai

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Tooth Orders

    Example Word

    高齢: old age. The Japanese noun '高齢 (こうれい)' refers to 'old age' or 'advanced age'. It is commonly used to describe elderly people or the state of being elderly. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as in discussions about healthcare, social welfare, or demographics. For example: The population is aging「人口は高齢化している」(じんこうはこうれいかしている). Elderly care is important「高齢者のケアは重要です」(こうれいしゃのけあはじゅうようです). Note that '高齢' is typically used in a respectful or neutral tone when referring to older individuals.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1574

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Orders

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

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    Meaning

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Learn the Kanji

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What does 齢 mean?

齢 means 'Age'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.