How to say "elder" in japanese? There are some ways to say elder that I know, but, is there differences (of respect, maybe?) between these words? 年上、浪人、長老、年寄り。 Is there other ways to say it? Which one

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How to say "elder" in japanese? There are some ways to say elder that I know, but, is there differences (of respect, maybe?) between these words? 年上、浪人、長老、年寄り。 Is there other ways to say it? Which one is better to say? Thanks for reading!

16 сент. 2014 г., 20:38

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年上=older 浪人= masterless samurai, a student who failed entrance exams, vagabond 長老＝important senior people in a community 年寄り＝senior people You can also say 老人 (senior people). I think お年寄り is best in everyday conversation. It's the most general word for senior people.

16 сентября 2014 г.

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