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A2 noun #2,000 सबसे आम 6 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

年齢

nenrei
At the A1 level, you primarily learn how to say your age using numbers and the counter '~歳' (sai). You might see the word '年齢' (nenrei) on very simple forms or ID cards, but you don't need to use it in conversation yet. Focus on recognizing the kanji '年' (year). At this stage, '年齢' is just a label you see on a box where you write your age. You should understand that when a teacher or a form asks for '年齢', they want to know how many years old you are. It is one of the basic 'profile' words like '名前' (name) and '住所' (address).
At the A2 level, you begin to distinguish between formal and informal Japanese. You should know that '年齢' is the formal word for age, while '年' (toshi) is used in daily talk. You will encounter '年齢' in more complex sentences, such as '年齢制限' (age limit) at a cinema or '年齢を確認する' (to verify age) at a store. You should be able to fill out a basic application form using this word. You also start to learn phrases like '年齢のわりに' (for one's age), which allows you to make simple comparisons about people's appearance or energy levels.
By B1, you are expected to use '年齢' in more descriptive contexts. You might discuss social issues like the '平均年齢' (average age) of a group or the '年齢層' (age group) a certain product is aimed at. You understand the nuances of using '年齢' in professional emails or reports. You can explain rules involving age, such as '年齢によって料金が違います' (The price varies depending on age). You are also becoming aware of cultural sensitivities regarding asking for someone's '年齢' in Japan, especially in business settings where it might be considered rude unless necessary.
At the B2 level, you use '年齢' to discuss abstract concepts and societal trends. You can talk about '精神年齢' (mental age) or '肉体年齢' (biological age) in a debate or essay. You understand complex compounds like '年齢不詳' (age unknown) or '年齢詐称' (lying about age). You can read news articles about the '高齢化社会' (aging society) where '年齢' is used as a statistical variable. Your ability to use the word in passive or causative structures increases, such as '年齢を考慮に入れる' (to take age into consideration) when making decisions.
At the C1 level, '年齢' is a tool for sophisticated analysis. You can discuss the '年齢構造' (age structure) of the Japanese population and its economic implications. You are comfortable with academic texts that use '年齢' in the context of developmental psychology or sociology. You can appreciate the nuance in literature where '年齢' might be used to symbolize the passage of time or the loss of innocence. You can use the word in highly formal speeches or legal discussions, such as those involving '定年年齢' (mandatory retirement age) and labor laws.
At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '年齢' and its various connotations. You can discuss the philosophical aspects of '年齢', such as the difference between chronological time and lived experience. You are familiar with rare or archaic synonyms and can use '年齢' in complex rhetorical devices. You can navigate high-level legal, medical, or scientific documents where '年齢' is a critical factor, understanding every subtle implication of its usage in different registers of the Japanese language.
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年齢 30 सेकंड में

  • Formal noun for 'age'.
  • Used in documents and official settings.
  • Often found in compounds like 'age limit'.
  • Different from the casual word 'toshi'.

The word 年齢 (ねんれい) is the formal Japanese term for 'age'. While beginners often learn the counter ～歳 (sai) first, nenrei is the conceptual noun used to describe the length of time a person, animal, or object has existed. It is composed of two kanji: 年 (year) and 齢 (age/longevity). Understanding this word is crucial for navigating formal situations in Japan, such as filling out government forms, applying for jobs, or discussing demographics.

Etymological Root
The kanji 齢 contains the 'tooth' radical (歯), which historically relates to determining the age of animals by looking at their teeth.

この書類に年齢を記入してください。 (Please enter your age on this document.)

In daily life, you will encounter this word in contexts ranging from medical records to social media profile settings. It carries a more clinical and objective tone than the casual way of asking 'How old are you?' (O-ikutsu desu ka?). When you see nenrei, think of it as 'chronological age' in a data-driven or official sense.

Usage Context
Used primarily in written forms, news reports, and formal inquiries.

年齢を問わず、誰でも参加できます。 (Anyone can participate regardless of age.)

Formal vs Informal
Nenrei is formal; 'Toshi' (年) is the common spoken equivalent for 'age'.

平均年齢が上がっています。 (The average age is rising.)

年齢制限があります。 (There is an age limit.)

Using 年齢 correctly involves understanding its role as a formal noun. Unlike the counter -sai, which attaches to numbers (e.g., nijuu-sai), nenrei stands alone to represent the concept of age. It is frequently paired with verbs like kaku (to write), tou (to ask/question), and shiraberu (to investigate).

Grammar Pattern 1
[Noun] + の + 年齢 (The age of [Noun]). Example: 弟の年齢 (My younger brother's age).

彼女は年齢より若く見えます。 (She looks younger than her age.)

One of the most common compound words is 年齢制限 (nenrei seigen), meaning 'age limit'. This is seen at movie theaters, bars, or when applying for certain jobs. Another common phrase is 年齢層 (nenreisou), which means 'age group' or 'demographic bracket'.

Grammar Pattern 2
年齢 + を + [Verb]. Example: 年齢を偽る (To lie about one's age).

このゲームの対象年齢は12歳以上です。 (The target age for this game is 12 and over.)

Common Compounds
精神年齢 (mental age), 定年年齢 (retirement age), 年齢不詳 (age unknown).

彼は自分の年齢を隠している。 (He is hiding his age.)

応募者の年齢は問いません。 (Applicant's age does not matter.)

You will encounter 年齢 in various professional and public settings. In Japan, age is a significant factor in social hierarchy and legal requirements, so the word appears frequently in administrative contexts. For instance, at a city hall (shiyakusho), staff might ask you to confirm the nenrei of your family members for insurance purposes.

Public Announcements
'年齢確認にご協力ください' (Please cooperate with age verification) is often heard at convenience stores when buying alcohol or tobacco.

レジで年齢確認が必要になります。 (Age verification is required at the register.)

On television, news anchors use nenrei when reporting on demographic shifts, such as the aging population (koushouka). You'll also see it in marketing discussions where companies analyze which nenreisou (age group) is buying their products. In the workplace, it might come up during discussions about retirement (teinen) or seniority-based promotions.

In the Media
News reports often mention '平均年齢' (average age) when discussing the workforce or local communities.

この映画は年齢制限があります。 (This movie has an age restriction.)

Clinical Settings
Doctors use '実年齢' (actual age) vs '血管年齢' (vascular age) to discuss health.

参加者の年齢は幅広いです。 (The ages of the participants vary widely.)

彼は年齢の割に元気だ。 (He is energetic for his age.)

One of the most frequent mistakes for Japanese learners is using 年齢 in casual conversation where toshi or -sai would be more appropriate. For example, saying 'Watashi no nenrei wa nijuu-sai desu' sounds like a robot or a police report. Instead, simply say 'Nijuu-sai desu'.

Mistake 1: Over-formality
Using 'nenrei' when introducing yourself to friends. Use 'toshi' or just the number + 'sai'.

❌ 私の年齢は25歳です。 (Too formal/stiff)
✅ 25歳です。 (Natural)

Another mistake is confusing nenrei with toshi in specific idioms. While both mean age, they are not always interchangeable. For instance, 'toshi wo toru' (to get older) is a set phrase; you cannot say 'nenrei wo toru'.

Mistake 2: Collocation Errors
Mixing up 'nenrei' with 'sai' in writing. Remember: Nenrei is the category, Sai is the unit.

❌ 年齢を取る。 (Incorrect)
✅ 年を取る。 (Correct: To age/get older)

Mistake 3: Kanji Confusion
Miswriting the complex kanji 齢. Many learners forget the internal strokes of the 'tooth' radical.

❌ 年令 (Common simplification, but technically incorrect in formal documents).
✅ 年齢 (Standard formal kanji).

あなたの年齢を教えてください。 (Polite/Formal request, but 'O-ikutsu desu ka' is more natural in speech.)

Japanese has several ways to express 'age' depending on the level of formality and the specific context. Comparing 年齢 with these synonyms will help you choose the right word for the right situation.

年齢 (Nenrei) vs. 年 (Toshi)
Nenrei is the formal, technical term. Toshi is the everyday word used in conversation (e.g., 'Toshi wa nijuu desu').
年齢 (Nenrei) vs. 歳 (Sai)
Nenrei is the noun 'age'. Sai is the counter used after a number (e.g., '5-sai'). You don't say 'Nenrei wa 5 desu' usually; you say 'Nenrei wa 5-sai desu'.
年齢 (Nenrei) vs. 齢 (Yowai)
Yowai is a very literary, archaic term for age, often found in poetry or high-level literature.

彼は年齢のわりに若々しい。 (He is youthful for his age.)

Another related term is 世代 (sedai), which means 'generation'. While nenrei refers to a specific number of years, sedai refers to a group of people born around the same time. Similarly, 年配 (nenpai) refers to elderly people or those older than oneself.

同じ年齢の人たち。 (People of the same age.)

Comparison Table
- 年齢: Forms, News, Statistics.
- 年 (Toshi): Conversation, Idioms.
- 歳 (Sai): Counting years.
- おいくつ: Polite inquiry.

実年齢より老けて見える。 (To look older than one's actual age.)

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

ここに年齢を書いてください。

Please write your age here.

年齢 (noun) + を (object marker) + 書いてください (please write).

2

年齢は20歳です。

The age is 20 years old.

年齢 (subject) + は (topic marker) + 20歳 (age) + です (is).

3

お名前と年齢を教えてください。

Please tell me your name and age.

名前 (name) + と (and) + 年齢 (age).

4

猫の年齢は3歳です。

The cat's age is 3 years old.

猫の年齢 (cat's age).

5

年齢はどこにありますか？

Where is the age (section)?

年齢 (subject) + は (topic) + どこ (where).

6

私の年齢は秘密です。

My age is a secret.

秘密 (secret).

7

年齢を確認します。

I will check the age.

確認する (to check/verify).

8

年齢を教えて。

Tell me your age (casual).

Informal imperative.

1

年齢制限がありますか？

Is there an age limit?

年齢制限 (age limit) + がありますか (is there).

2

彼は年齢より若く見えます。

He looks younger than his age.

年齢より (than age) + 若く (youngly) + 見えます (looks).

3

年齢を問わず、誰でも参加できます。

Anyone can participate regardless of age.

年齢を問わず (regardless of age).

4

このアプリは年齢確認が必要です。

This app requires age verification.

年齢確認 (age verification) + が必要 (is necessary).

5

彼女の年齢を知っていますか？

Do you know her age?

知っていますか (do you know).

6

年齢のわりに、彼は元気ですね。

For his age, he is energetic, isn't he?

年齢のわりに (for/considering age).

7

平均年齢を計算しましょう。

Let's calculate the average age.

平均年齢 (average age).

8

正しい年齢を入力してください。

Please enter the correct age.

入力してください (please input).

1

年齢層によって好みが分かれます。

Preferences differ depending on the age group.

年齢層 (age group) + によって (depending on).

2

この仕事には年齢制限が設けられています。

An age limit is set for this job.

設けられている (is established/set).

3

実年齢よりも精神年齢が重要だ。

Mental age is more important than actual age.

実年齢 (actual age) vs 精神年齢 (mental age).

4

年齢を重ねるごとに、経験が豊かになる。

As you get older, your experience becomes richer.

年齢を重ねる (to add years/age).

5

彼は年齢不詳の魅力がある。

He has a charm of unknown age.

年齢不詳 (age unknown).

6

参加者の年齢は20代から50代まで様々です。

The ages of participants vary from their 20s to 50s.

20代 (20s) + 様々 (various).

7

年齢詐称は法律で禁じられています。

Lying about age is prohibited by law.

年齢詐称 (lying about age).

8

年齢にふさわしい行動を心がけましょう。

Let's try to act appropriately for our age.

ふさわしい (appropriate/fitting).

1

日本の労働人口の平均年齢は上昇し続けている。

The average age of Japan's working population continues to rise.

労働人口 (working population) + 上昇し続けている (continues to rise).

2

年齢による差別は、雇用において許されない。

Discrimination based on age is not allowed in employment.

年齢による差別 (age discrimination).

3

彼は年齢を感じさせない素晴らしいパフォーマンスを見せた。

He gave a wonderful performance that made one forget his age.

年齢を感じさせない (not letting one feel age).

4

定年年齢の引き上げが議論されている。

Raising the retirement age is being discussed.

定年年齢 (retirement age) + 引き上げ (raising).

5

年齢とともに代謝が落ちるのは自然なことだ。

It is natural for metabolism to drop with age.

年齢とともに (along with age).

6

この映画は、あらゆる年齢層の観客に支持されている。

This movie is supported by audiences of all age groups.

あらゆる (all/every).

7

年齢を理由に夢を諦める必要はない。

There is no need to give up on your dreams because of your age.

年齢を理由に (using age as a reason).

8

生物学的な年齢と暦年齢は必ずしも一致しない。

Biological age and chronological age do not necessarily match.

生物学的な年齢 (biological age) + 暦年齢 (chronological age).

1

年齢構造の変化が社会保障制度に与える影響は甚大だ。

The impact of changes in age structure on the social security system is immense.

年齢構造 (age structure) + 甚大 (immense/enormous).

2

彼は若くして、年齢にそぐわない深い洞察力を持っている。

Despite being young, he possesses a deep insight that belies his age.

年齢にそぐわない (not matching/belie age).

3

年齢を重ねることは、単なる衰退ではなく、成熟のプロセスである。

Aging is not merely decline, but a process of maturation.

単なる (mere) + 成熟 (maturation).

4

この調査は、年齢、性別、職業を考慮して行われた。

This survey was conducted taking into account age, gender, and occupation.

考慮して (taking into consideration).

5

年齢の壁を打ち破り、新しい分野に挑戦する。

Break through the age barrier and challenge new fields.

年齢の壁 (age barrier).

6

精神的な成熟度は、必ずしも年齢に比例しない。

Mental maturity is not necessarily proportional to age.

比例しない (not proportional).

7

年齢に応じた適切な医療ケアが求められている。

Appropriate medical care according to age is required.

年齢に応じた (corresponding to age).

8

年齢という概念そのものが、社会的に構築されたものであるという説もある。

There is a theory that the concept of age itself is socially constructed.

概念そのもの (the concept itself).

1

年齢の推移とともに、自己のアイデンティティも変容を遂げる。

As age progresses, one's identity also undergoes transformation.

変容を遂げる (to undergo transformation).

2

長寿社会において、年齢の定義を再考する必要性に迫られている。

In a long-lived society, we are forced to reconsider the definition of age.

必要性に迫られている (to be pressed by the necessity).

3

年齢という尺度は、個人の能力を測るにはあまりに不十分である。

The metric of age is far too insufficient to measure an individual's ability.

尺度 (metric/scale) + 不十分 (insufficient).

4

年齢を重ねるほどに、時の流れの主観的な速度は加速するように感じられる。

The older one gets, the more the subjective speed of time's passage seems to accelerate.

主観的 (subjective) + 加速する (to accelerate).

5

年齢の多寡にかかわらず、真理を追究する姿勢は尊い。

Regardless of age, the attitude of pursuing truth is noble.

年齢の多寡 (amount/level of age).

6

細胞レベルでの年齢、すなわち生物学的年齢の解明が進んでいる。

The elucidation of age at the cellular level, namely biological age, is progressing.

すなわち (namely/in other words).

7

年齢がもたらす知恵と、若さが持つ情熱の融合が不可欠だ。

The fusion of wisdom brought by age and the passion possessed by youth is essential.

融合 (fusion) + 不可欠 (essential).

8

年齢という桎梏から解き放たれ、自由な精神で生きる。

To be released from the shackles of age and live with a free spirit.

桎梏 (shackles/fetters).

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

सामान्य वाक्यांश

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

年齢 vs 年 (toshi) - more casual

年齢 vs 歳 (sai) - the counter

年齢 vs 世代 (sedai) - generation

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

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आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

年齢 vs 年度

年齢 vs 年代表

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

nuance

Objective and data-oriented.

formality

Strictly formal/official.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

  • Saying 'My age is...' is redundant and stiff in spoken Japanese.

  • The idiom for 'getting older' uses 'toshi', not 'nenrei'.

  • In formal contexts where 'nenrei' is used, 'arimasen' is more appropriate than 'nai desu'.

  • When giving your age to someone, 'oshieru' (tell/inform) is more natural than 'iu' (say).

  • Always include the counter 'sai' when writing your age on a form.

सुझाव

Nenrei vs Sai

Remember that 'nenrei' is the 'what' (the category) and 'sai' is the 'how many' (the unit). You fill in the 'nenrei' blank with a number + 'sai'.

Age Verification

At convenience stores, you might have to press a button on a screen that says '年齢確認' when buying beer. It's just a legal formality.

Kanji Practice

The kanji 齢 is difficult. Practice the left side (tooth 歯) and the right side (令) separately to master it.

Polite Inquiry

Instead of asking 'Nenrei wa?', use 'O-ikutsu desu ka?' to sound more natural and polite in conversation.

Form Recognition

On any Japanese form, '年齢' is almost always next to '氏名' (name) and '性別' (gender).

Compound Words

Learning 'nenrei-seigen' (age limit) and 'nenrei-sou' (age group) will cover 80% of your needs for this word.

JLPT Tip

For JLPT N4/N3, '年齢' often appears in reading passages about social trends or rules.

News Keywords

When you hear 'nenrei' on the news, it's usually followed by 'hikaku' (comparison) or 'suibi' (transition).

Seniority

In Japan, knowing someone's 'nenrei' helps you decide if you should use 'desu/masu' or more casual speech.

Association

Associate 'Nenrei' with 'Number'. Both start with 'N' and it's the number of years you've lived.

याद करें

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Sino-Japanese (Kango)

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Avoid asking a superior's age directly with '年齢は何ですか'. Use '失礼ですが、おいくつでいらっしゃいますか'.

The 'Yakudoshi' (unlucky ages) are specific 'nenrei' where people often go to shrines for protection.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"年齢制限はありますか？"

"平均年齢はどのくらいですか？"

"年齢のわりに若く見えますね。"

"年齢層はどんな感じですか？"

"年齢を確認してもいいですか？"

डायरी विषय

自分の年齢についてどう感じますか？

年齢を重ねることで得られるものは何ですか？

理想的な引退年齢は何歳ですか？

年齢制限がある場所に行ったことがありますか？

精神年齢は何歳だと思いますか？

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, 'nenrei' can be used for animals in a formal or scientific context, such as a vet's office. However, in casual talk, people often use 'toshi' or 'sai'.

No, 'nenrei' is the noun for age. You say 'Nenrei wa 20-sai desu'. Adding 'sai' directly to 'nenrei' is grammatically incorrect.

It refers to the Western way of counting age from zero at birth, as opposed to the old Japanese 'kazeidoshi' system where you are one at birth.

In Japan, it's not always rude, but it's best to use polite language like 'o-ikutsu' if you must ask. In business, it's usually avoided unless necessary.

Some people use '年令', but this is not standard. Always use '年齢' in formal writing and exams.

It means 'age unknown'. You often see this in news reports about unidentified persons or mysterious characters in stories.

It means 'mental age'. It's used to describe how mature or immature someone acts compared to their actual age.

Usually, 'nenrei' is for living things. For objects, 'shiyou-kikan' (period of use) or 'nensuu' (number of years) is more common.

It means 'age limit'. You'll see this at movie theaters (R15, R18) or when buying restricted items.

Historically, the age of horses and cattle was determined by looking at their teeth. This logic was carried over into the kanji for age.

खुद को परखो 30 सवाल

writing

Translate: 'Please write your age here.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Translate: 'There is an age limit.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Translate: 'He looks young for his age.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Ask if there is an age limit for this event.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Tell someone that anyone can join regardless of age.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify the keyword: '年齢確認にご協力ください。'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify the keyword: '平均年齢が上がっています。'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

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