熟年(じゅくねん)

じゅくねん
noun
mature age, middle age
persontime-period
1. mature age, middle age
A polite, positive way to refer to middle age and beyond, typically people in their 50s and 60s. Emphasizes experience and maturity rather than aging.
熟年(じゅくねん)夫婦(ふうふ)の旅行(りょこう)が人気(にんき)だ。
Travel for mature couples is popular.
熟年(じゅくねん)離婚(りこん)が増(ふ)えているという記事(きじ)を読(よ)んだ。
I read an article saying that late-life divorces are increasing.
熟年(じゅくねん)世代(せだい)をターゲットにした健康(けんこう)食品(しょくひん)の市場(しじょう)が拡大(かくだい)している。
The market for health foods targeting the mature generation is expanding.

Usage

A softer, more positive alternative to 中年(ちゅうねん) (middle-aged) or 高齢(こうれい) (elderly). Commonly used in media, marketing, and social commentary. The compound 熟年(じゅくねん)離婚(りこん) (gray divorce) is a well-known social term in Japan.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 中年(ちゅうねん): middle-aged — neutral, sometimes slightly negative
  • 熟年(じゅくねん): mature — positive, emphasizes experience and fulfillment

Related Words

Compare: 中年(ちゅうねん) (middle-aged (neutral))
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