老ろう骨こつ

noun

old bones; old person; one's aged self

Often used self-deprecatingly by an elderly person referring to themselves or their physical condition. Can also refer to an old man in a slightly humorous or humble tone.

• 老ろう骨こつに鞭むち打うって、まだ働はたらいている。

  I'm still working, pushing my old bones.

• この老ろう骨こつには、もう無む理りがきかない。

  These old bones can't take it anymore.