senior; older person
Loanword from English 'senior'. Often used in contexts like senior citizens, senior employees, or senior members of a group. Can also appear in compounds like シニア世代 (senior generation).
This smartphone is a product designed for seniors.
This club has many senior members.
A smartphone class for seniors was held.
Spending by the senior generation is increasing.
I used the senior discount at the movie theater.
シニア (meaning 'senior') sounds similar to シビア but has a completely unrelated meaning, so learners can easily mix up these two katakana words.
counter for people
Loanword from English 'senior'.