(けいろう)()

けいろうのひ
noun
Respect for the Aged Day
culturetime-general
1. Respect for the Aged Day
A Japanese national holiday on the third Monday of September, dedicated to honoring elderly people and celebrating their longevity.
敬老(けいろう)()祖父母(そふぼ)(たず)ねた
I visited my grandparents on Respect for the Aged Day.
I'm trying to decide what to give as a present for Respect for the Aged Day.
On Respect for the Aged Day, a gathering of appreciation is held inviting elderly people from the community.

Cultural note

敬老(けいろう)() is a national holiday (祝日(しゅくじつ)) on the third Monday of September. It was established in 1966 to honor the elderly and celebrate long life. Many families visit grandparents and give gifts. Communities often hold special events for senior citizens.

Related words

敬老(けいろう) means "respect for the elderly" and can be used in other compounds like 敬老(けいろう)精神(せいしん) (spirit of respecting the elderly) and 敬老(けいろう)(かい) (party honoring the elderly).