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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Example sentences
長い年月をかけて、ようやく研究が完成した。
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.
Usage Notes
Refers to a significant duration of time, emphasizing the passage of both years and months.
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