No. 3,514 in Japanese
老人
"老人" means "elderly person" or "old person."
In a sentence
老人が公園のベンチに座っています。
An elderly person is sitting on a bench in the park.
Here, '老人' (roujin) is used as a noun referring to an elderly individual, highlighting their presence in the scene.
その老人は昔の物語を話してくれました。
That elderly person told us stories from the past.
In this sentence, '老人' specifies an elderly person who shares stories, emphasizing age and wisdom.
私は老人を尊敬します。
I respect elderly people.
Here, '老人' is used generically to refer to elderly individuals as a group, conveying admiration and cultural respect.
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