This kanji means to grow old.

on readings:
kun readings:
  • o
  • fu
examples:
chōrō elder, senior member
ける fukeru grow old
genrō genro, elder statesman
いる oiru grow old
rōfūfu old married couple
rōjin old man, old woman, old people
Rōshi Lao Tzu

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Last ∆ on 13 October 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.