老


This kanji means to grow old.

on readings:
  • rō
kun readings:
  • o
  • fu
examples:
長老 chōrō elder, senior member
老ける fukeru grow old
元老 genrō genro, elder statesman
老いる oiru grow old
老夫婦 rōfūfu old married couple
老人 rōjin old man, old woman, old people
老子 Rōshi Lao Tzu

links:
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Last ∆ on 13 October 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.