国民(こくみん)年金(ねんきん)

こくみんねんきん
noun
national pension; basic public pension
formalpoliticsfinance
1. national pension; basic public pension
Japan's basic public pension system that covers all residents aged 20-59. It is the first tier of Japan's pension system and provides a basic old-age pension.
国民(こくみん)年金(ねんきん)に加入(かにゅう)する。
To enroll in the national pension.
国民(こくみん)年金(ねんきん)の保険料(ほけんりょう)は毎月(まいつき)払(はら)う。
National pension premiums are paid every month.
20歳(さい)になったら国民(こくみん)年金(ねんきん)に入(はい)らなければならない。
You must join the national pension when you turn 20.

Japan's basic pension system covering all residents between ages 20 and 59, including foreign residents. Enrollment is mandatory. Self-employed individuals and students pay premiums directly, while company employees have their contributions handled through 厚生(こうせい)年金(ねんきん) (employees' pension), which includes the national pension.

Common collocations

JAPAN'S pension system

  • 国民(こくみん)年金(ねんきん) (1st tier): basic pension for all residents
  • 厚生(こうせい)年金(ねんきん) (2nd tier): employees' pension — additional pension for company employees and civil servants

Practical note

Foreign residents who leave Japan after paying into the system for less than 10 years may apply for a 脱退(だったい)一時金(いちじきん) (lump-sum withdrawal payment).

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Added 2026.4.13 0:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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