Japanese

こうれいしゃ
Meaning: elderly person; the aged
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

高
齢
者

Example sentences

In this area, welfare facilities for the elderly are well-developed.
車内では、高齢者に席を譲りましょう。
Please give up your seat to the elderly inside the train.
悪徳業者は高齢者からなけなしの金を搾り取った。
The unscrupulous trader extorted the last of the elderly person's money.
高齢者の介護は大変な仕事だ
Caring for the elderly is a difficult job.
高齢者への適切なケアが求められている。
Appropriate care for the elderly is being called for.

Usage Notes

Generally refers to people aged 65 or older.

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