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“Leading a quiet life” in Japanese

Short answer
隠居 inkyo いんきょ

Leading a quiet life in Japanese is “隠居” (inkyo). Full meaning: retirement (from work), leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person, retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII).

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