年配
Meanings
approximate age; years
Refers to a person's approximate age or age range, often used when estimating or discussing someone's stage of life.
He is about the same age as me.
He looks young for his age.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes someone who is advanced in years; often used as a polite or neutral term for older people.
An elderly woman asked me for directions.
This shop is popular with older customers.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used in comparisons to indicate someone is older or more senior than another person.
He is older than me.
Senior employees mentor the new hires.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と同じ年配to be about the same age as someone
He is about the same age as my father.
- 年配の〈人〉an elderly or older person
An older woman gave up her seat for me.
- 〈人〉より年配だto be older than someone
He is older than I am.
- 〈数〉くらいの年配approximately ... years old
I saw a man who looked to be around forty.