年寄
としより
toshiyori
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

年寄 (としより (toshiyori)) means "Elderly person". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Elderly person

Also : The aged · Senior citizen

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Example Sentences

年寄りに席を譲った。

としよりにせきをゆずった。

I gave up my seat to an elderly person.

年寄りを大切にすることが大切だ。

としよりをたいせつにすることがたいせつだ。

It is important to take care of elderly people.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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