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老
老 (readings: ろう, お, ふ; Japanese kanji) means “old / aged”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 老人 (elderly person).
What does 老 mean?
| Kanji | 老 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | old / aged |
| Readings | ろう, お, ふ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 老
老 is read ろう or お or ふ depending on the word.
Example words with 老
| Example | 老人 (elderly person) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14