老ろう体たい

noun

old body; aged person

Refers to the physical body of an elderly person, or by extension the elderly person themselves. Often used in contexts of physical decline or respect for age.

• 老ろう体たいに鞭むち打うって働はたらく。

  He works hard despite his old age.

• 老ろう体たいをいたわる。

  Take care of one's aged body.

noun

elderly person

Honorific term for an elderly person, typically used with the prefix ご (ご老体). Shows respect and is somewhat formal.

• ご老ろう体たいのご意い見けんを伺うかがいたい。

  I would like to hear the opinion of the elderly person.