Vocab Info
N3 Noun
老人the aged, old person
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
old person, senior citizen, the aged, the elderly
All Forms
老人 【ろうじん】
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電車内で老人に席を譲る。
I give up my seat to elderly people on the train.
祖父は老人なのにとても元気です。
My grandfather is elderly, but he is very energetic.
老人になると視力も聴力も筋力も、全て衰えてくるそうだ。
It is said that as one becomes elderly, their vision, hearing, and muscle strength all decline.
患者さんに「私を老人扱いするな」と怒られてしまいました。
I got scolded by a patient for treating them like an old person.
老人や年寄りという単語は文脈によっては軽蔑のニュアンスを持つ事もある。
The words 'elderly' or 'old people' can sometimes carry a derogatory nuance depending on the context.
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