Meaning of 後年(こうねん) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 後年

Kana Reading こうねん

Romaji kōnen

Examples of 後年, こうねん in a sentence

彼は成長して後年有名な音楽家になった。

He grew up to be a famous musician in after years.
彼は若い頃一生懸命に勉強した。そして、それが彼の後年の成功に貢献した。

He studied hard in his youth, and it contributed to his success in later years.
彼は後年は平穏に暮らした。

He lived quietly in the latter years of his life.

後 JLPT 5

9 strokes

behind, back, later

On'Yomi: ゴ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる

年 JLPT 5

6 strokes

year, counter for years

On'Yomi: ネン

Kun'Yomi: とし

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