pension

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/

Noun

obsolete historical

An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

Japanese Meaning

退職した従業員や軍関係者などが、過去の勤務に対する対価として受け取る、政府や各種民間制度による定期的な年金給付。

What is this buttons?

After three decades of service, she finally qualified for a pension that allowed her to retire without financial worry.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

30年の勤務を経て、彼女はついに退職後の生活に不安のない年金を受け取る資格を得た。

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Sense（1）

An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

Many old people depend on their pension to pay the bills.

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Sense（2）

A boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services.

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Sense（3）

(obsolete) A wage or fee.

Sense（4）

(obsolete) A charge or expense of some kind; a tax.

Sense（5）

A sum paid to a clergyman in place of tithes.

Sense（6）

(now historical) A regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar.

Sense（7）

(obsolete) A boarding school in France, Belgium, Switzerland, etc.

pensions

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