(けいろう)

けいろう
noun
respect for the aged; honoring the elderly
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)()におじいちゃんに(はな)(おく)った。
I gave my grandfather flowers on Respect for the Aged Day.
地域(ちいき)敬老(けいろう)(かい)参加(さんか)した。
I attended the local senior citizens' gathering.
敬老(けいろう)精神(せいしん)日本(にほん)文化(ぶんか)(ふか)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)() (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)(かい) (senior citizens' gatherings) and families visit or give gifts to grandparents.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 敬老(けいろう)() (Respect for the Aged Day)
  • 敬老(けいろう)(かい) (senior citizens' gathering)
  • 敬老(けいろう)精神(せいしん) (spirit of respect for elders)
  • 敬老(けいろう)(いわ)い (celebration for the elderly)