This is the 5167th most frequent Japanese word.
還暦
"還暦" (Kanreki) refers to the 60th birthday, marking the completion of the zodiac cycle in Japanese tradition.
還暦 is used to denote the traditional Japanese way of marking the 60th birthday.
彼は今年還暦を迎えました。
He celebrated his sixtieth birthday this year.
還暦 refers to the cultural practices associated with this age milestone in Japan.
日本では還暦祝いとして赤いちゃんちゃんこを贈る習慣があります。
In Japan, there is a custom to give a red vest as a celebration of the sixtieth birthday.
還暦 is used here in anticipation of reaching this age milestone.