noun
cash gift for the elderly from local government
Often given on milestone birthdays such as 77th (喜寿) and 88th (米寿). The amount and eligibility vary by municipality.
市から敬老金が支給された。
A cash gift for the elderly was provided by the city.
77歳の誕生日に敬老金を受け取った。
I received a cash gift for the elderly on my 77th birthday.