年寄り | Japanese meaning

年寄り【としより】

Frequency rank: 10,873. – 10,892.

Also【としより】より【としより】としより

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

old person; elderly person; senior citizen

This meaning refers to an older individual, typically someone who is retired or of advanced age. It is often used to show respect or consideration for their life experience.

The elderly person smiled gently at the children while walking down the street.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement paysumo

This meaning pertains to individuals who have held significant positions in the sumo wrestling hierarchy and have transitioned into administrative roles after their wrestling careers.

He was elected as a trustee of the Japan Sumo Association as a retired high-ranking wrestler.

senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)

This meaning refers to experienced political leaders during the period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, known for their wisdom and influence in governance.

Important issues were discussed at the meeting of the senior statesmen.

important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)

This meaning refers to local leaders or officials who had important roles in administration and governance during the Tokugawa era, often overseeing local affairs.

He, as an important local official, was responsible for solving community issues.

Example sentences61 results

It's a shame the way old people are treated.

Tatoeba

Don't make fun of old people.

Tatoeba

年寄り【としより】

Frequency rank: 10,873. – 10,892.

Also【としより】より【としより】としより

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

old person; elderly person; senior citizen

This meaning refers to an older individual, typically someone who is retired or of advanced age. It is often used to show respect or consideration for their life experience.

The elderly person smiled gently at the children while walking down the street.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement paysumo

This meaning pertains to individuals who have held significant positions in the sumo wrestling hierarchy and have transitioned into administrative roles after their wrestling careers.

He was elected as a trustee of the Japan Sumo Association as a retired high-ranking wrestler.

senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)

This meaning refers to experienced political leaders during the period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, known for their wisdom and influence in governance.

Important issues were discussed at the meeting of the senior statesmen.

important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)

This meaning refers to local leaders or officials who had important roles in administration and governance during the Tokugawa era, often overseeing local affairs.

He, as an important local official, was responsible for solving community issues.

Example sentences61 results

It's a shame the way old people are treated.

Tatoeba

Don't make fun of old people.

Tatoeba

年

N51

意year; counter for years

訓とし

音ネン

名ね

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寄

N35

意draw near; stop in; bring near; gather; collect; send; forward

訓よ.る、-よ.り、よ.せる

音キ

名よせ、より、よろ

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年寄り【としより】

Frequency rank: 10,873. – 10,892.

Also【としより】より【としより】としより

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

old person; elderly person; senior citizen

This meaning refers to an older individual, typically someone who is retired or of advanced age. It is often used to show respect or consideration for their life experience.

The elderly person smiled gently at the children while walking down the street.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement paysumo

This meaning pertains to individuals who have held significant positions in the sumo wrestling hierarchy and have transitioned into administrative roles after their wrestling careers.

He was elected as a trustee of the Japan Sumo Association as a retired high-ranking wrestler.

senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)

This meaning refers to experienced political leaders during the period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, known for their wisdom and influence in governance.

Important issues were discussed at the meeting of the senior statesmen.

important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)

This meaning refers to local leaders or officials who had important roles in administration and governance during the Tokugawa era, often overseeing local affairs.

He, as an important local official, was responsible for solving community issues.

Example sentences61 results

It's a shame the way old people are treated.

Tatoeba

Don't make fun of old people.

Tatoeba

年寄り【としより】

Frequency rank: 10,873. – 10,892.

Also【としより】より【としより】としより

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

old person; elderly person; senior citizen

This meaning refers to an older individual, typically someone who is retired or of advanced age. It is often used to show respect or consideration for their life experience.

The elderly person smiled gently at the children while walking down the street.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement paysumo

This meaning pertains to individuals who have held significant positions in the sumo wrestling hierarchy and have transitioned into administrative roles after their wrestling careers.

He was elected as a trustee of the Japan Sumo Association as a retired high-ranking wrestler.

senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)

This meaning refers to experienced political leaders during the period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, known for their wisdom and influence in governance.

Important issues were discussed at the meeting of the senior statesmen.

important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)

This meaning refers to local leaders or officials who had important roles in administration and governance during the Tokugawa era, often overseeing local affairs.