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JLPT N1

齢

齢 is a formal, literary word for “age.” It’s used to make something sound more dignified or to emphasize someone’s age.

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Noun

Age (Formal / Literary)

A person’s age, used in formal writing, speeches, or literary contexts.

Example

齢 八十 を 超えて も 、 祖父 は まだ 元気 です 。

Even after passing the age of eighty, my grandfather is still healthy.

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齢 is a formal, literary word for "age." It's used to make something sound more dignified or to emphasize someone's age.
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