role of an old person
Theatrical term for a role portraying an elderly character, used in traditional and modern performing arts.
He played the role of an old person in kabuki.
若い俳優が老け役に挑戦するのは難しい。
It is difficult for a young actor to take on the role of an old person.
Compound of 老け (fuke, 'aging, looking old') and 役 (yaku, 'role').