年上 (としうえ, toshiue) Japanese meaning: older | KotomoraHe is three years older than me.
You should use polite language with older people.
Usage patterns
〈人〉より年上older than 〈person〉
〈数〉歳年上X years older
She is three years older.
年上の〈人〉an older 〈person〉
She married an older man.
年上を好むto prefer older people (romantically)
He's always tended to prefer older partners.
