年寄りはものを忘れがちである。

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年寄り もの 忘れがち ある

English Translation

Old men are apt to forget.

Furigana

年寄(としよ)りはものを(わす)れがちである。

Romanji

Toshiyori wa mono o wasuregachi de aru.

Words

年寄り (としより)
old people; the aged; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(もの、もん)
person
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
(ある)
a certain ...; some ...

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: ボウ、 わす.れる
Meaning: forget