Lingaku- mountain where old people were abandoned (according to legend)
- position or division in a company to which an old and ineffective person is transferred
- women's collegeslangderogatoryMeiji, Taisho period slangsee also 女子大学
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This term refers to a mythological or legendary place where the elderly were left to die, often seen as a critique or a reflection of societal attitudes towards aging and the elderly.
In the old days, there were tales of elderly people being abandoned on the mountain.
Generated: This usage refers to a practice where aging employees who are perceived as no longer contributing effectively are moved to less significant roles, often indicating a lack of respect for their previous contributions.
Generated: In this context, it refers to educational institutions specifically for women, often emphasizing traditional roles and sometimes regarded as outdated or limited in scope given the changing views on gender and education.
She attends a women's college in Tokyo, colloquially referred to as the mountain where old people were abandoned.