宿しゅく老ろう

noun

elders; veterans; senior members

Refers to older, experienced members of a group, often with a nuance of wisdom and authority. Can be used in formal or traditional contexts.

• 村むらの宿しゅく老ろうたちが集あつまって会かい議ぎを開ひらいた。

  The village elders gathered and held a meeting.

• 彼かれは会かい社しゃの宿しゅく老ろうとして若わか手ての指し導どうにあたっている。

  As a veteran of the company, he is guiding the younger employees.