How to say "old-timer" in Japanese

• 古参こさんCommon
  no-adjectiveDescribes someone who has belonged to a group, organization, or circle far longer than newer members; it stresses relative seniority and standing rather than age or skill.
  古参こさん議員ぎいんたちは、選挙せんきょで参議院さんぎいんの議席ぎせきを失うしないそうになりました。↗

  The old guard was nearly voted out of the Upper House.
• 元老げんろうCommon
  nounFor 'old-timer' in the sense of a highly respected senior figure whose long career commands authority, such as an elder statesman; too weighty for an ordinary long-time member.
• 古豪こごうCommon
  nounA veteran whose long experience is backed by proven ability or past achievements; often fits sports, competition, or politics, where an old hand is still respected for performance.
• 古手ふるてCommon
  no-adjectiveAn old hand at a trade or job, emphasizing long practical service rather than brilliance; suits a long-serving employee or seasoned worker in a workplace.

All four denote someone long experienced, but 古参 stresses seniority within a group, 元老 a revered figure of authority, 古豪 proven ability, and 古手 long service in a job or trade.

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• 古参こさんsenior
• 元老げんろうelder statesman
• 古豪こごうveteran
• 古株ふるかぶold-timer
• オールドタイマーold-timer
• 古狐ふるきつねold fox
• おじんold man
• 昔人間むかしにんげんold-fashioned person
• ぱいせんsenior (at work or school)
• 古手ふるてveteran