Meaning

Primary

Elderly Person

Alternative

Old Person

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Someone of tall age is going to be an elderly person or an old person.

Reading

こうれいしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

高齢者たちは、雇用について難しい問題を抱えています。

Elderly people have difficult problems with employment.

Kanji Composition