This is the 3514th most frequent Japanese word.
老人
"老人" means "elderly person" or "old person."
Here, '老人' (roujin) is used as a noun referring to an elderly individual, highlighting their presence in the scene.
老人が公園のベンチに座っています。
An elderly person is sitting on a bench in the park.
In this sentence, '老人' specifies an elderly person who shares stories, emphasizing age and wisdom.
その老人は昔の物語を話してくれました。
That elderly person told us stories from the past.
Here, '老人' is used generically to refer to elderly individuals as a group, conveying admiration and cultural respect.