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TOPIK 3noun

은퇴

euntoe

은퇴가 · 은퇴를

retirement

Example

우리 아버지는 작년에 회사에서 은퇴하셨어요.

My father retired from his company last year.

Word parts

은 hide퇴 withdraw

Literally 'withdraw and hide' — stepping back from working life.

Good to know

은퇴 is used for careers and athletes; 퇴직 focuses on leaving a company job.