アラフォー
あらふぉー
noun
around 40 years old
1.
around 40 years old
A coined Japanese-English term (from "around forty") referring to people approximately 35 to 44 years old. Used in discussions about lifestyle, career advancement, and aging.
アラフォーになっても元気だ。
I'm still energetic even at around forty.
アラフォーの男性に人気のある趣味は何ですか。
What hobbies are popular among men around forty?
アラフォーになって体力の衰えを感じるようになった。
Now that I'm around forty, I've started to feel my stamina declining.
ETYMOLOGY:
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English) from "around forty." Part of a series: アラサー (around 30), アラフォー (around 40), アラフィフ (around 50).
USAGE:
Popularized by the 2008 TV drama of the same name. Like アラサー, it was initially used more for women but is now used for both genders. The term often appears in media discussing midlife topics such as health, career, and lifestyle.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- アラフォー世代: the around-40 generation
- アラフォー夫婦: couple around 40
- アラフォー向け: targeted at people around 40
Related Words
Related:
アラサー (around 30)