老夫婦(ろうふうふ)

老夫婦(ろうふうふ) refers to a married couple who are both elderly, typically implying they have been together for many years.

Forms

老(ろう) (old, elderly) + 夫婦(ふうふ) (married couple).

Common collocations

• 老夫婦(ろうふうふ)が暮(く)らす: an elderly couple lives (together)
• 仲(なか)のいい老夫婦(ろうふうふ): a close/loving elderly couple
• 老夫婦(ろうふうふ)二人暮(ふたりぐ)らし: an elderly couple living alone together

Usage

Generally a neutral or warm term. In stories and narratives, 老夫婦(ろうふうふ) often evokes long companionship, quiet lives, or touching devotion. It appears frequently in folktales (e.g., おじいさんとおばあさん scenes).

Related words

• 夫婦(ふうふ): married couple (general)
• 若夫婦(わかふうふ): young married couple
• 新婚(しんこん)夫婦(ふうふ): newlywed couple
• 老人(ろうじん): elderly person (individual)