noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes a person who is advanced in years, often with a nuance of experience or seniority. Used attributively with の, as in 年嵩の人.
An older gentleman gave me directions.
He is energetic for his age.
Standard kanji spelling. 嵩 is a less common kanji, but this compound is well-established.
Common mixed kana spelling, easier to read and write.
Compound of 年 (toshi, 'year, age') and 嵩 (kasa, 'bulk, volume'), literally 'age bulk', referring to the accumulation of years.