“Retirement” in Japanese
Short answer
Retirement in Japanese is “隠遁” (inton). Full meaning: retirement (from the world), seclusion.
Other ways to say “Retirement” in Japanese
隠居
inkyo retirement (from work), leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person, retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
引退
intai retirement
退任
tainin retirement, resignation, stepping down
退職
taishoku retirement, resignation
引っ込み
hikkomi retreat, retirement, depression (hole)
リタイア
ritaia retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.), dropping out
退隠
taiin retirement (from an official position)
定年退職
teinentaishoku (compulsory) retirement (on reaching retirement age), mandatory retirement
籠居
roukyo staying at home or indoors, living in seclusion, retirement
去り際
sarigiwa (moment of) departure, (upon) leaving, retirement
退却
taikyaku retreat, withdrawal, retirement
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