尊そん長ちょう

noun

one's superiors; one's seniors

Formal term for people of higher rank, age, or status, especially in hierarchical or traditional contexts. Often used in contrast with 卑幼 (ひよう, one's juniors).

• 会かい社しゃでは尊そん長ちょうの指し示じに従したがわなければならない。

  At work, you must follow the instructions of your superiors.

• 伝でん統とう的てきな家か族ぞくでは、尊そん長ちょうを敬うやまうことが大たい切せつとされる。

  In traditional families, respecting one's elders is considered important.