Japanese

としつき
Meaning: years and months; a long time
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ねんげつ

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Handwriting

年
月

Example sentences

He restored that temple over many long years.
幾多の年月をふる。
Passing through many years.
長の年月を経て、ようやく夢が叶った。
After many long years, the dream finally came true.
この古い建物には、長い年月を経た独特の味わいがある。
This old building has a unique charm that has passed through many years.
彼は長い年月をかけて、荒れ地を豊かな農地に変えた。
He spent many years turning the wasteland into rich farmland.
光陰矢の如しというが、兔走烏飛の年月は本当に早いものだ。
They say time flies like an arrow, and the months and years really do pass by in the blink of an eye.

Usage Notes

Refers to a passage of time, often implying a significant or prolonged duration.

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