Kourei

Kourei is a romanization that can refer to several Japanese terms and uses. In Japanese, 高齢 is read as kōrei and means “old age.” The word is common in demographic, healthcare, and policy discussions, where it denotes people of advanced age. In English-language writing about Japan or aging societies, the term may appear in phrases such as “the kōrei population” or “aging generation.” The romanization Kourei (or with macrons as Kōrei) is used in non-Japanese contexts, while Japanese sources typically use the kanji 高齢.

As a lexical term, kōrei (高齢) is a standard descriptor for the elderly in formal and statistical contexts. It is often employed in discussions of social welfare, elder care, and population trends. In many countries with aging societies, policies and services are designed around the needs of the kōrei demographic.

As a personal name, Kourei is possible but uncommon. Japanese given names are typically formed from a variety of kanji with individualized meanings, so Kourei could theoretically be written with different characters to convey various attributes. In practice, though, using 高齢 as a given-name rendering would be unusual, since it largely carries the sense of “old age.” In fiction or media, characters named Kourei may appear, with the meaning shaped by the chosen kanji and the creator’s intent.

Etymology and usage: The reading kōrei derives from the components 高 (tall/high) and 齢 (age), together denoting advanced age. The term is evaluated in respectful, policy-oriented, and demographic contexts rather than as a common given name.