How to Say ‘Elderly people’ in Japanese
老人
roujin
[roh-jin]
💬 Usage Tip: [老人] is “elderly person/people,” but in care settings, [高齢者] is often preferred as more respectful.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japan is sensitive about respectful wording for older adults. Using [高齢者] can sound more professional.
Phrase Breakdown
老人
roujin
[roh-jin]
elderly person; senior
Refers to older adults. Common in caregiving contexts (e.g., 老人ホーム). Can sound formal; alternatives include 高齢者.
老人の方の生活を支えました。
I supported the daily life of elderly people.
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