年寄り、年寄、年より
としより
toshiyori
JMdict entry #1598750
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' sensitive old person; elderly person; senior citizen
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) sumo trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は年寄りを助けて優しい男のふりをした。
kare ha toshiyori wo tasuke te yasashii otoko no furi wo shi ta 。
He made a show of helping the old man.
彼は年寄りだが、まだその仕事に耐えられる。
kare ha toshiyori da ga 、 mada sono shigoto ni tae rareru 。
Though he is old, he is still equal to the task.
年寄りは二度目の子ども。
toshiyori ha ni do me no kodomo 。
Once a man, twice a child.
年寄りは大事にしなければならない。
toshiyori ha daiji ni shi nakere ba nara nai 。
The old must be respected.
年寄りはものを忘れがちである。
toshiyori ha mono wo wasure gachi de aru 。
Old men are apt to forget.
冬は道路が凍るのでお年寄りがよく転びます。
fuyu ha douro ga kooru no de o toshiyori ga yoku korobi masu 。
In the winter, many older people slip on ice and fall down.