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noun
An age system where a person is considered one year old at birth, and adds one to their age every January 1st. It was formerly used in several East Asian countries.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
One's age under this system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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History
The age system was officially used in South Korea until 2023.
