noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
Describes someone older or more senior in age, often in a group or relative comparison. Used as a noun or adjectivally with の/な.
He is older than me.
Senior employees guide the newcomers.
third-year kindergarten student
Specific term in Japanese early childhood education for the oldest kindergarten class (typically 5–6 years old). Often used in contexts like 年長組 or 年長さん.
My child will be in the oldest kindergarten class next year.
He is older than me.
You'll be in the oldest class next year.
I decided to consult with the senior employees.