This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

年寄衆

Reading

Kana: としよりしゅう
Romaji: toshiyorishū
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

elder chief of a village or town during Edo Period

Note: archaism
See also: 年寄り

Kanji

Readings: ネン、 とし
Meanings: year, counter for years
Readings: キ、 よ.る、 -よ.り、 よ.せる
Meanings: draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward
Readings: シュウ、 シュ、 おお.い
Meanings: masses, great numbers, multitude, populace