年配

ねんぱい
Alternative writings: 年輩
Frequency:
1

Approximate age or the years someone is around (an expression for estimating age).

Noun

Examples

その男性は年配に見えるが、実際は60歳以下かもしれない。

That man looks of advanced age, but in reality he might be under 60.

年配の店主が店を切り盛りしている。

An older proprietor runs the shop.

2

An elderly person; someone who is aged (polite expression).

Noun Taking 'の'

Examples

年配の方には席を譲ったほうがいい。

It's better to give up your seat to elderly people.

年配の親戚が集まって昔話をしていた。

Elderly relatives gathered and were telling old stories.

3

Being older than someone; senior (in age or position).

Noun Taking 'の'

Examples

彼は私より年配だが、柔らかく接してくれる。

He is older than me, but he treats me kindly.

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