noun
respect for the aged; reverence for the elderly
Refers to the concept or practice of honoring older people. Often used in formal contexts, social campaigns, and the name of the national holiday 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day).
敬老の日には祖父母に感謝の気持ちを伝えます。
On Respect for the Aged Day, we express our gratitude to our grandparents.
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I participated in the local respect-for-the-aged gathering and interacted with the elderly.