old person; elderly person; senior citizen.
この公園は年寄りが朝によく散歩している。
Elderly people often take walks in this park in the morning.
年寄りには席を譲るのが礼儀だ。
It's polite to give up your seat to an elderly person.
高齢化で年寄り向けのサービスが増えている。
With aging population, services for the elderly are increasing.
年寄りの知恵を尊重する文化もある。
There are cultures that respect the wisdom of the elderly.
in sumo: an elder (oyakata) — a retired high-ranking wrestler licensed to coach and receive retirement pay; a trustee of the Japan Sumo Association.
元横綱は年寄名跡を取得して部屋を持った。
The former yokozuna acquired an elder title and opened his stable.
senior statesman (historical): a high-ranking, experienced politician in eras such as the Tokugawa shogunate.
幕府の年寄りが政務を取りまとめた。
Senior statesmen of the shogunate handled governmental affairs.
important local official (historical): an influential local official under the Tokugawa shogunate.
年よりとして地域の問題を裁いた人物がいた。
There was a person who, as a local official, settled regional issues.