隠居 (Inkyo) is a Japanese noun meaning “retirement (from work), leading a quiet life (after retirement), retired person, retiree”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbretirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement)
- nounretired person; retireeusu. ご隠居(さん)
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbsurrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)