加 齢(かれい)

かれい

noun

aging, getting older

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1. aging, growing older

The natural process of getting older over time. Used especially in medical, health, and scientific contexts to describe age-related changes, as opposed to 老化(ろうか) which emphasizes deterioration.

加齢(かれい)とともに体力(たいりょく)が落(お)ちる。

Physical strength declines with aging.

加齢(かれい)による肌(はだ)の変化(へんか)が気(き)になる。

I'm concerned about age-related changes in my skin.

加齢(かれい)臭(しゅう)を防(ふせ)ぐための対策(たいさく)が人気(にんき)を集(あつ)めている。

Measures to prevent body odor from aging are gaining popularity.

A neutral, somewhat clinical term for aging. Compared to 老化(ろうか) (deterioration due to aging), 加齢(かれい) simply describes the passage of years without the negative connotation of decline. Frequently used in health and beauty product marketing.

Common collocations

加齢(かれい)とともに — with aging, as one gets older
加齢(かれい)による — caused by aging, age-related
加齢(かれい)臭(しゅう) — body odor associated with aging
加齢(かれい)現象(げんしょう) — age-related phenomenon
加齢(かれい)対策(たいさく) — anti-aging measures

Related Words

Compare: 老化(ろうか) (deterioration from aging)

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Added 2026.2.18 21:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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