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respect for the aged; honoring the elderly
The concept and practice of showing respect and care for elderly people. Also appears in the name of the national holiday 敬老の日.
敬老の日におじいちゃんに花を贈った。
I gave my grandfather flowers on Respect for the Aged Day.
地域の敬老会に参加した。
I attended the local senior citizens' gathering.
敬老の精神は日本の文化に深く根付いている。
The spirit of respect for the elderly is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
CULTURAL NOTE:
敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day) is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on the third Monday of September. It was established in 1966 to honor elderly citizens. Communities typically hold 敬老会 (senior citizens' gatherings) and families visit or give gifts to grandparents.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day)
- 敬老会 (senior citizens' gathering)
- 敬老の精神 (spirit of respect for elders)
- 敬老祝い (celebration for the elderly)