高砂たかさごの尉じょうと姥うば

expression, noun

Darby and Joan; old couple living in harmony

A set phrase referring to an elderly couple who live together in affectionate harmony, like the legendary couple from the Noh play 'Takasago'. Often used to describe a happily married old pair.

See also: タカサゴ · 高砂の松

• あの老ろう夫ふう婦ふはまさに高砂たかさごの尉じょうと姥うばのようだ。

  That old couple is just like Darby and Joan.