好こう々こう爺や

noun

good-natured old man

Refers to an elderly man who is kindly, gentle, and pleasant. Often used with a warm, slightly affectionate tone.

• 近きん所じょの好こう々こう爺やはいつも子こ供どもたちに優やさしく話はなしかける。

  The good-natured old man in the neighborhood always speaks kindly to the children.