年寄
N3としより
年寄り年より
[toshiyori]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
old person; elderly person; senior citizen
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
Example Sentences
年寄りには席を譲るべきだよね。
You should give up your seat to the elderly.
年寄りの話には知恵が詰まっている。
The elderly's stories are full of wisdom.
年寄りを大切にする文化があるよ。
There's a culture of respecting the elderly.