expression
through time; across time; surviving the ages
Used for something that endures, is passed down, or remains relevant across a long span of time. Often appears in poetic or dramatic contexts.
この物語は時を越えて愛され続けている。
This story has been loved through the ages.
時を越えて受け継がれる伝統。
A tradition passed down across time.
Similar meaning but uses 時代 (era) instead of 時 (time), emphasizing transcendence of a specific historical period rather than time in general.
Phrase composed of 時 (time) + を (object marker) + 越えて/超えて (te-form of 越える/超える, 'to cross over' or 'to transcend'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a conventional expression for enduring across time.