老
Reading: ろう
Meaning: elderly, old
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Example Sentence
老 の 身 で まだ 働いて いる
Despite being elderly, they're still working.
Usage Notes
Prefix meaning 'old' or 'elderly'. Often used in compounds like 老人 (elderly person).
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