English–Japanese
“elder” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichōrō
Example
村の長老にみんなが相談します。mura no chō rō ni mi n na ga sō dan shi ma su
The villagers consult the elder.
How to say “elder” in Japanese
“Elder” in Japanese is 長老 (chōrō).
Describes an older person whose experience makes them a recognized senior figure and source of advice.
Example sentences with 長老
長老は祭りの準備について若者に助言しました。chō rō wa matsu ri no jun bi ni tsu i te waka mono ni jo gen shi ma shi ta
The elder advised the young people about preparing for the festival.
Tips for using 長老
- In English, elder can also be a formal religious title, so it does not always mean only an older person.