English–Japanese
“elderly woman” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajirōjo
Example
公園で老女が犬を見ていました。kō en de rō jo ga inu o mi te i ma shi ta
An elderly woman was watching a dog in the park.
How to say “elderly woman” in Japanese
“Elderly woman” in Japanese is 老女 (rōjo).
Presents a woman as notably advanced in age, with age rather than an action or role as the main focus.
Example sentences with 老女
駅で老女に席を譲りました。eki de rō jo ni seki o yuzu ri ma shi ta
I gave up my seat for an elderly woman at the station.
Tips for using 老女
- Although 老女 (rōjo) can mean "elderly woman," its tone is more formal or literary than the wording normally used in relaxed conversation.