引退

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 引退（いんたい） means retiring from active work or an activity pursued over time.
• Basic usage: Use it for the end of an athlete's active career or for life after retirement.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Retiring versus leaving a job
  • 引退 focuses on ending an active career or activity; 退職 focuses on leaving a job or position.