黄髪垂髫
Reading: こうはつすいちょう
Meaning: the elderly and children
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Example Sentence
The elderly and children of this village live in peace.
Usage Notes
A literary term referring to both the elderly (with graying hair) and young children (with hanging locks of hair). Often used in formal writing when discussing matters affecting all generations.
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