N4
おとしより (otoshiyori)
お年寄り
elderly person; senior citizen
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A polite and respectful term for an elderly person or senior citizen. It is generally preferred over 老人 (roujin) in most contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
バスの中では、お年寄りに席を譲りましょう。
On the bus, let's offer our seats to elderly people.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "お年寄り"!
公園で_______たちがゲートボールを楽しんでいます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「ゲートボール」は年配の人が楽しむスポーツなので、「お年寄り」が適切です。
English: Gateball is a sport often enjoyed by elderly people, so 'お年寄り' (otoshiyori) is appropriate.
English: Gateball is a sport often enjoyed by elderly people, so 'お年寄り' (otoshiyori) is appropriate.
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