年より
N3としより
年寄り年寄
[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
年よりに席を譲るのは当たり前だ。
Giving up your seat for the elderly is just common sense.
年よりが増えて社会の仕組みが変わった。
Society's structure has changed as the elderly population grew.
うちの年よりはとても元気で活動的だ。
The elderly in my family are very energetic and active.