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高齢者

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 高齢者

うれいしゃ
Noun
Freq #26113
1

old person; elderly person; senior citizen

Examples
過去において高齢者たちは人生の様々な問題を解決するときのエキスパートと考えられていた。
In the past, the old used to be looked upon as experts in solving various problems of life.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 65
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

tall
high
expensive

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たか.い
たか
-だか
たか.まる
たか.める
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
じょい
はか
17 strokes
Frequency: 770
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

age

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よわい
とし
8 strokes
Frequency: 38
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

someone
person

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もの
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