初老
Reading: しょろう
Meaning: early old age, beginning of old age
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Example Sentence
初老 の 先生 は とても 優しい 人 だ
The elderly teacher is a very kind person.
Usage Notes
Polite term referring to someone entering old age, typically in their early sixties. More respectful than 年寄り.
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