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.
老体に鞭打って働く。
He works hard despite his old age.
老体をいたわる。
Take care of one's aged body.
noun
Honorific term for an elderly person, typically used with the prefix ご (ご老体). Shows respect and is somewhat formal.
ご老体のご意見を伺いたい。
I would like to hear the opinion of the elderly person.