年寄
としより
toshiyori
nounVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

年寄 (としより (toshiyori)) means "elderly · the aged · old person". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

elderly · the aged · old person

Also : elderly · the aged · old person · elderly person · senior citizen

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 年寄 (としより) means 'old people'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of old people.

Example Sentences

この本は年寄です。

このほんはとしよりです。

This book is old person.

この本はとても年寄です。

このほんはとてもとしよりです。

This book is very old person.

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