Japanese

すうねん
Meaning: a few years; several years
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

数
年

Example sentences

I met him for the first time in several years.
数年の空白を経て、あの伝説のバンドが奇跡の復活を遂げた。
After a few years' hiatus, that legendary band made a miraculous comeback.
この町はここ数年で大きく発展した
This town has developed significantly in the last few years.
彼は数年かけて、ついに高度な技術をものにした。
He spent several years and finally mastered advanced technology.
数年後には、その村は消滅してしまうかもしれない。
That village might disappear in a few years.
彼は数年の歳月をかけて、新しい辞書を編纂した。
He spent several years compiling a new dictionary.
この都市では、ここ数年で人口が激増しました。
The population in this city has increased sharply in the last few years.
その国では、ここ数年で生活水準が劇的に向上した。
In that country, the standard of living has improved dramatically over the last few years.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of about 2-3 to 5-6 years.

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