JLPT N4 Elementary

お年寄り

Polite term for an elderly person or senior citizen

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年寄り toshiyori - less polite

Noun

Elderly Person" / "Senior Citizen

Refers politely to older individuals, commonly found on public signage or in general conversation about the demographic.

Example

電車でお年寄りに席を譲りました。

I gave my seat to an elderly person on the train.

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お年寄り

おとしより

Polite term for an elderly person or senior citizen

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