年嵩 (としかさ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
older; senior; elderly
Describes a person who is advanced in years, often with a nuance of experience or seniority. Used attributively with の, as in 年嵩の人.
be aggravated, grow worse, grow bulky
Similar words
- 年上
年上 simply means older in age relative to someone else, while 年嵩 emphasizes being advanced in years, often with a nuance of seniority or experience.
- 年寄り
年寄り is a more direct term for an old person and can sound blunt or disrespectful; 年嵩 is more neutral and often used attributively.
Etymology
Compound of 年 (toshi, 'year, age') and 嵩 (kasa, 'bulk, volume'), literally 'age bulk', referring to the accumulation of years.
