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後年

Reading

Kana: こうねん
Romaji: kounen
Kana
Romaji

Definition

n-t
1

future years; in (one's) later years

Kanji

Readings: ゴ、 コウ、 のち、 うし.ろ、 うしろ、 あと、 おく.れる
Meanings: behind, back, later
Readings: ネン、 とし
Meanings: year, counter for years

Example Sentences

(かれ)後年(こうねん)平穏(へいおん)()らした。
➥He lived quietly in the latter years of his life.
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(かれ)(わか)(ころ)一生懸命(いっしょうけんめい)勉強(べんきょう)した。そして、それが(かれ)後年(こうねん)成功(せいこう)貢献(こうけん)した。
➥He studied hard in his youth, and it contributed to his success in later years.
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(かれ)成長(せいちょう)して後年(こうねん)有名(ゆうめい)音楽家(おんがくか)になった。
➥He grew up to be a famous musician in later years.
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