敬老(けいろう)

けいろう
noun
respect for the aged; honoring the elderly
culturesocietytime-general
1. 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(けいろう)の日(ひ)におじいちゃんに花(はな)を贈(おく)った。
I gave my grandfather flowers on Respect for the Aged Day.
地域(ちいき)の敬老(けいろう)会(かい)に参加(さんか)した。
I attended the local senior citizens' gathering.
敬老(けいろう)の精神(せいしん)は日本(にほん)の文化(ぶんか)に深(ふか)く根付(ねづ)いている。
The spirit of respect for the elderly is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.

Cultural note

敬老(けいろう)の日(ひ) (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(けいろう)会(かい) (senior citizens' gatherings) and families visit or give gifts to grandparents.

Common collocations

  • 敬老(けいろう)の日(ひ) (Respect for the Aged Day)
  • 敬老(けいろう)会(かい) (senior citizens' gathering)
  • 敬老(けいろう)の精神(せいしん) (spirit of respect for elders)
  • 敬老(けいろう)祝(いわ)い (celebration for the elderly)
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Added 2026.3.14 15:28 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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