Older people. Elderly people. The Elderly Welfare Law does not define "elderly," but the specific target of policies is, in principle, people aged 65 or older. [Usage] Old man/Toshiyori - "Old man" is the most commonly used word in writing and formal conversation. In particular, when forming compound words like "elderly welfare" and "nursing home," "old people" is not usually used. ◇ "Old man" is used in a slightly more casual and familiar way than "old man." Depending on the context, it can also have a stronger sense of contempt. For example, "Let's take good care of the elderly" or "Cold water for the elderly." ◇ A similar word is "Rotai." "Rotai" is also used to express respect, such as "I'm sorry to bother you, my aged body." ◇ "Elderly" has become widely used to indicate a person's age. ◇ When "old man" refers to an individual, it is usually a man. When referring to a woman, "old woman," "old woman," or "old woman" are often used. There is no such distinction between "old man" and "old body." [Synonyms] Old age, aging, retirement, old man, elderly person, old age, senior, senile, elder, old bones Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Information | Legend |
年をとった人。年寄り。老人福祉法では、老人の定義はないが、具体的な施策対象は65歳以上を原則としている。「 [用法]老人・としより――「老人」は、文章やあらたまった話の中では最も一般的に使われる語。特に「老人福祉」「老人ホーム」のように複合語を作る場合、「年寄り」は使わないのが普通。◇「年寄り」は「老人」よりややくだけた親しみのある感じで使われる。前後関係によって軽蔑の感じが強く出ることもある。「お年寄りを大切にしよう」「年寄りの冷や水」など。◇類似の語に「老体」がある。「老体」は「御老体を煩わせてすみません」というような形で尊敬をこめて言う場合にも用いる。◇年齢が高いことを示す「高齢者」が広く使われるようになっている。◇「老人」が個人を指す場合は男であることが多い。女性については「老婦人」「老女」「老婆」などを用いることが多い。「年寄り」「老体」にはこのような使い分けはない。 [類語]年寄り・老体・隠居・ロートル・年配者・高齢者・老い・シニア・老いぼれ・長老・老輩・老骨 出典 小学館デジタル大辞泉について 情報 | 凡例 |
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