JLPT N3 Intermediate
年配
Elderly or relatively older in age
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Other forms
年輩 less common kanji
1 Noun, No-adjective
Elderly" / "Of advanced age
Designates someone past middle age or elderly, implying maturity and experience rather than frailty.
Example
電車 で 年配 の 女性 に 席 を 譲り まし た 。
I gave my seat to an elderly woman on the train.
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2 Noun, No-adjective
Older (in comparison)
Describes a person who is significantly older or senior relative to the speaker or a specific group.
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