elder
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/ˈeldər/
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/ˈeldə(r)/
older
My elder sister helps me with my homework.
私の姉は私の宿題を手伝ってくれます。
the older one of two people
The elder of the two brothers is more responsible.
二人の兄弟のうち年上の方がより責任感があります。
used with names to show the older person with the same name
William the elder was a famous king.
年長のウィリアムは有名な王でした。
older people with experience and authority
The village elder gave wise advice to everyone.
村の長老は皆に賢明な助言を与えました。
someone older than you
She respects her elder and learns from her experience.
彼女は年長者を尊敬し、その経験から学びます。
a leader in some Christian churches
The church elder leads the Sunday service.
教会の長老が日曜礼拝を導きます。
a type of tree with white flowers and black berries
The elder tree in our garden has beautiful flowers.
私たちの庭のニワトコの木には美しい花が咲いています。