No. 3,275 in Japanese
年長
"Older" or "eldest" (often referring to age or seniority).
In a sentence
彼は私より三歳年長です。
He is three years older than me.
The term '年長' is used to denote that he is of more age than the speaker.
年長のクラスではリーダーになるチャンスがあります。
In the senior class, there is an opportunity to become a leader.
Here, '年長' refers to being part of an older age group or grade.
弟は年長者には必ず敬意を払います。
My younger brother always shows respect to his elders.
In this context, '年長者' refers to people who are older in age, highlighting respect for seniority.
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