(かんれき)

かんれき
noun
60th birthday, sexagenary cycle completion
1. 60th birthday, completion of the sexagenary cycle
The celebration of one's 60th birthday, marking the completion of the traditional Chinese zodiac cycle.
(ちち)還暦(かんれき)(むか)えた。
My father turned 60.
還暦(かんれき)のお(いわ)いをする。
To celebrate someone's 60th birthday.
還暦(かんれき)には(あか)いちゃんちゃんこを()る。
People wear a red vest for their 60th birthday.
Traditional custom

CULTURAL:
The 60th birthday marks the completion of the full cycle of the Chinese zodiac (12 animals × 5 elements). Traditionally celebrated by wearing red, symbolizing rebirth. Other milestone birthdays: 古希(こき) (70), 喜寿(きじゅ) (77), 傘寿(さんじゅ) (80), 米寿(べいじゅ) (88), 卒寿(そつじゅ) (90), 白寿(はくじゅ) (99).