noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
elderly person; old person; senior citizen
Everyday word for an old or elderly person, but it can sound blunt or insensitive when used directly about someone; お年寄り or 高齢者 is often safer in polite or formal contexts.
この坂は年寄りには少しきつい。
This slope is a little hard for elderly people.
My grandfather dislikes being treated like an old person.
sumo elder; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association
Sumo-specific title for a retired high-ranking wrestler who has the required elder stock and can coach or hold an official post in the Japan Sumo Association.
After retiring, he coached young wrestlers at a sumo stable as a sumo elder.
senior statesman of the Tokugawa shogunate
Historical administrative term; in this sense it refers to a high-ranking shogunate official, not simply to an elderly person.
In historical sources, there are examples of high-ranking shogunate officials being called 年寄.
important local official under the Tokugawa shogunate
Historical local-government term from the Tokugawa period; often comparable to a village or town elder involved in administration.
The village elders assisted the headman and took part in village administration.
We want to be a society that cherishes the elderly.
After retiring, he became a sumo elder and took over the stable.
I gave up my seat for an elderly person on the train.
My daughter takes care of a bedridden elderly person.
role of an elder; senior's role
temporary coaching status for a retired wrestler