Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N3

older

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. older
2. senior

This noun refers to someone who is older than you in age. It's commonly used in conversation to describe the age relationship between people, and is often paired with a possessive to say someone is older than oneself.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So, have you ever dated someone older than you?

Sentence 2

Hmm, if someone's older than you, should you give up your seat?

Sentence 3

For some reason, I feel at ease around older friends.

Sentence 4

Isn't that attitude a bit too aggressive toward someone older?

Sentence 5

Most of the attendees were older, which made for a calm atmosphere.