震災からの復興には長い年月がかかる。
Recovery from the earthquake takes many years.
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After many years, the research was finally completed.
長い年月をかけて、波が岩肌を侵食した。
Over many years, the waves eroded the rock face.
古い写真は長い年月を経て茶色く変色していた。
The old photograph had turned brown over many years.
その法律は施行から長い年月を経て形骸化してしまった。
The law became a dead letter after many years since its enactment.
何万年もの年月をかけて、この洞窟は作られた。
This cave was formed over tens of thousands of years.
鍾乳洞の床には、長い年月をかけて形成された石筍が並んでいる。
On the floor of the limestone cave, stalagmites formed over many years are lined up.
長い年月が経っても、私たちの友情がいろあせることはない。
Even as many years pass, our friendship will never fade.
古い神社の社殿を支える沓石は、長い年月を経て苔むしていた。
The plinth stones supporting the old shrine building were mossy after many years.
二人の刎頸之交は長い年月を経て深まった
Their intimate friendship deepened over many years.
Usage Notes
Refers to a significant duration of time, emphasizing the passage of both years and months.
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