現役（げんえき）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: active duty/currently active
Example sentences
- 彼はまだ現役で活躍する。 — He is still active and performing well.
- 現役を続けるために体をきたえる。 — He trains his body to stay active in the sport.
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