expression, i-adjective
age will tell; you can't fight age
Proverb meaning that one cannot hide or resist the effects of aging; often used when someone's age shows despite their efforts.
最近、階段を上がるのがつらい。年は争えないな。
Lately, climbing stairs is tough. You really can't fight age.
彼は若く見えるけど、やっぱり年は争えないね。
He looks young, but age still shows, doesn't it?