Translation and Meaning of: 年寄り - toshiyori

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 年寄り (toshiyori) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: toshiyori

Kana: としより

Type: noun

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年寄り

Translation / Meaning: elderly; the elderly

Meaning in English: old people;the aged

Definition: A person who has aged.

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Explanation and Etymology - (年寄り) toshiyori

年寄り It is a Japanese word that refers to an elderly person. The word is composed of the characters 年 (Toshi), which means "year", and 寄り (Yoru), which means "get close to" or "depending on". Together they form the term 年寄り (Toshiyori), which can be translated as "the one who depends on the years" or "the one that is coming close to the years." The word is often used to refer to older people in a respectful and kind context.

How to Write in Japanese - (年寄り) toshiyori

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Synonyms and Similar - (年寄り) toshiyori

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老人; 高齢者; シニア; 老いた人; 年配者

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Example Sentences - (年寄り) toshiyori

Below are some example sentences:

年寄りは尊敬すべき存在です。

Toshiyori wa sonkei subeki sonzai desu

The elderly are a respectable presence.

The elderly are respected.

  • 年寄り - It means "elderly person" in Japanese.
  • は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
  • 尊敬 - It means "respect" in Japanese.
  • すべき - verbal form that indicates an obligation or duty.
  • 存在 - means "existence" in Japanese.
  • です - verb "to be" in the present tense.

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Other words of the same type: noun

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ガソリンスタンド

Kana: ガソリンスタンド

Romaji: gasorinsutando

Translation / Meaning:

gasoline holder; gas station

聞き取り

Kana: ききとり

Romaji: kikitori

Translation / Meaning:

listening comprehension

琴

Kana: こと

Romaji: koto

Translation / Meaning:

Koto (Japanese Harp)

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "elderly; the elderly" in the Japanese language.

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